has announced a contract opportunity for a Grants Specialist in Bangalore under ICON Strategic Solutions (FSP). The position supports clinical site payments, grants management, financial operations and grant compliance across clinical research programmes.

This ICON Grants Specialist job in Bengaluru may suit early-career candidates seeking experience in clinical research finance and site payment operations. The official posting describes a hybrid, 6–9-month contract, while the accompanying hiring note mentions an office-based, six-month assignment. Candidates should confirm the final arrangement during the recruitment process.

Job Overview

Responsibilities

The selected Grants Specialist will:

• Manage grant-related activities from initiation through completion.
• Research and identify suitable grant opportunities.
• Collect information from internal stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Track grants, payments, activities and outcomes.
• Prepare status reports and maintain accurate records.
• Support clinical site payment and grants-management operations.
• Manage multiple assignments within established timelines.
• Collaborate with internal scientific, finance and operational teams.

Who Can Apply?

Based on the official vacancy and hiring note, candidates with the following qualifications may be suitable:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry
• B.Pharm, M.Pharm or Pharm.D
• B.Com or M.Com
• BBA or MBA in Finance
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Public Administration
• Nonprofit Management
• Clinical Research
• Another closely related discipline

A life sciences or pharmacy degree alone does not guarantee eligibility. Candidates should also demonstrate numerical accuracy, documentation skills, communication ability and an interest in site payments or grants management.

Can Freshers Apply?

Yes. The official ICON vacancy accepts candidates with 0–3 years of experience.

However, the additional hiring note indicates a preference for candidates with 6–12 months of experience, and relevant internship experience may be considered. Fresh graduates with internships in clinical research, finance, accounting, contracts, grants or site payments may have an advantage.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Basic accounting and payment-process knowledge
• Grant tracking and reporting
• Research and analytical ability
• Microsoft Excel or spreadsheet skills
• Records and deadline management

Domain Skills

• Understanding of clinical research operations
• Awareness of clinical site payments or investigator grants
• Grant compliance and documentation
• Grant writing or management exposure is preferred

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Analytical thinking
• Time management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Willingness to learn

Estimated Salary

ICON has not disclosed the salary for this vacancy. A realistic estimated salary for a 0–3-year Grants Specialist or clinical site payments position in Bengaluru is approximately ₹3.5–6 lakh per year, or ₹29,000–₹50,000 per month before deductions.

The final compensation may depend on qualifications, relevant experience, contract duration and ICON’s internal salary structure.

Benefits

ICON mentions the following country-specific benefits:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning benefits
• Life assurance
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme
• Selected childcare, gym, travel and health-assessment benefits

Because this is a contract position, benefit eligibility may differ. Candidates should confirm the applicable benefits with the recruiter.

How to Apply

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