Under general supervision, the Contract Analyst 1 supports the preparation, negotiation, and maintenance of client contracts in alignment with IQVIA policies and customer requirements. This role contributes to the accurate and timely execution of contracts, scopes of work, and associated budgets, while developing knowledge of contract management practices within the CRO environment.
The Contract Specialist I works closely with internal project teams and customers and supports senior team members on more complex contractual activities.
Essential FunctionsSupport the preparation, review, and maintenance of client contracts in accordance with IQVIA standards and processes.
Collaborate with project teams (e.g., Project Management, Finance, Legal, Commercial) to determine appropriate contractual terms and conditions.
Assist in negotiating, developing, and revising contracts, scopes of work, and associated budgets under guidance of senior team members.
Ensure scopes of work are clearly defined and that budgets accurately reflect the agreed scope and services.
Support the management of contract amendments and change orders, ensuring changes are integrated efficiently and accurately into the main study contract.
Act as the primary customer interface for contractual matters on small to mid-size projects and provide support to senior team members on medium to large projects.
Project-manage assigned contracting activities to ensure timely execution and completion of contracts.
Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation and records in IQVIA systems and tracking tools.
Identify issues or risks related to contract scope, timelines, or budgets and escalate appropriately.
Participate in departmental initiatives, training activities, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in contracts, contract administration, budgeting, project coordination, or a related role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Basic understanding of the CRO, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or laboratory environment preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers.
Basic negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with willingness to learn and develop.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical thinking
Organization and time management
Team collaboration and stakeholder communication
Customer-focused mindset
Ability to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to learn IQVIA contract, budgeting, and compliance processes
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, or a related field
- At least 1 year of experience in contracts, contract administration, budgeting, project coordination, or a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Basic understanding of CRO, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or laboratory environments
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQVIA and has not been reviewed or approved by IQVIA.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.
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What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.







