Senior Contract Management Specialist

AbbVie Inc; 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 team in Clinical Development Operations. This pivotal role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing clinical agreements while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, legal, and finance teams, acting as a mentor within the organization. With a commitment to innovation and integrity, this company is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact patient lives. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical research or contract/budget experience required.
• Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in financial and budget management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and execution of clinical study agreements.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with investigator sites.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Clinical Research

Contract Negotiation

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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 key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, as well as products in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit www.abbvie.com. Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means being part of a team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. We conduct ground-breaking science globally every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career, choose to be remarkable.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Management Specialist in Global Site Contracting / Clinical Development Operations. This role involves ensuring the timely and appropriate execution of various clinical and site-related agreements, working closely with R&D, legal, finance, and external partners. The specialist will draft, negotiate, and execute agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and act as a mentor and example within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely preparation and execution of clinical study agreements, confidentiality disclosures, budgets, and vendor agreements. Serve as the point person for assigned regions.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with investigator sites, liaising with legal for approval of changes.
• Update and maintain legal and budget templates and playbooks.
• Track agreements and ensure proper documentation per company requirements.
• Communicate and prioritize with stakeholders, escalating issues as needed.
• Lead process improvement projects and represent the contract management function on broader teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, managing workload and developing team skills.
• Collaborate with country operations managers to ensure effective contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; healthcare, legal, or scientific background preferred.
• At least 5 years of clinical research or contract/budget experience, with knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards.
• Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and local language if applicable.
• Proactive team player capable of maintaining high performance in changing environments.
• Experience in financial and budget management is desirable.

Additional Information

This position can be remote within Canada.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more details and accommodations, visit the links provided in the original description.