Senior Grants Analyst

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Senior Grants Analyst at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the grant administration process, ensuring compliance, and provide insightful analysis to support organizational funding initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Your experience in site start-up and activation will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of grants, including application review, compliance monitoring, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Conducting thorough analysis of grant proposals and budgets, assessing feasibility and alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with grant regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies, and implementing best practices in grant management.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations on grant performance, financial status, and compliance, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, program managers, and external stakeholders, to support grant-related activities and initiatives.
• Monitoring and analyzing grant trends, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making and enhance grant management practices.
• Providing mentorship and training to junior grants analysts and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the grants team.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in site start-up and activation, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in grants management and analysis, with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing grant administration processes.
• Strong understanding of grant regulations, donor requirements, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to review complex grant proposals, assess budgets, and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in grants management software and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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