Senior Contract Management Specialist (Clinical Research)

AbbVie; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Management Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the timely execution of various clinical agreements while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, coupled with a solid understanding of clinical research and compliance. This innovative firm values integrity and community service, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can significantly impact patient care. If you are looking for a role that combines strategic thinking with meaningful work, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical research or contract/budget experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and execution of Clinical Study Agreements.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with investigator sites.
• Lead process improvement projects in contract management.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organization

Communication Skills

Clinical Research Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Business, Legal, or Scientific Fields

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We aim to impact people's lives across key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Senior Contract Management Specialist in Global Site Contracting / Clinical Development Operations may be responsible for ensuring the timely and appropriate execution of Clinical Study Agreements, Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements, Master Clinical Study Agreements, Investigator Initiated Study Agreements, Facility Use Agreements, and other site-related agreements, along with associated budgets and service provider agreements linked to CSAs. The role involves collaboration with R&D business teams, Clinical Development Operations, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, Legal, and external parties. The specialist will draft, negotiate, and execute agreements, ensuring final contracts are delivered on time, within Fair Market Value, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards. The SSCM acts as a contract management expert within the organization, mentors colleagues, and drives process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely preparation and execution of CSAs, CDAs, budgets, and vendor agreements. Serve as the point person for legal, finance, and CDO in assigned regions.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with investigator sites, utilizing templates and guidance, and liaising with legal for approval of changes.
• Contribute to the update of legal and budget playbooks and templates.
• Track CSAs, CDAs, and related documentation per company requirements.
• Manage priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders, escalating issues diplomatically.
• Lead process improvement projects and serve as a subject matter expert in contract management.
• Provide guidance and mentorship within the team.
• Partner with country managers to ensure effective contract management and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in healthcare, business, legal, or scientific fields.
• At least 5 years of clinical research or contract/budget experience, with understanding of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and business skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills, fluency in English and local language if applicable.
• Proactive team player capable of working under ambiguity and change.
• Experience in management and financial analysis is a plus.

Additional Information

This position can be remote from Canada.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more details, visit this link. Applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at this link.