Senior Contract Management Specialist

AbbVie Inc; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Contract Management Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in executing clinical study agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position emphasizes your negotiation skills and contract management expertise, allowing you to make a significant impact on clinical development operations. If you're passionate about driving organizational excellence and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the chance to work with a dedicated team that values innovation and integrity while contributing to groundbreaking solutions in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical research and contract/budget experience.
• Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and execution of various agreements.
• Negotiate site agreements and budgets with investigator sites.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the Contract Management team.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Legal, or Science

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.

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 focus on key therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, along with products and services across 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 and functional areas including Clinical Development Operations, Finance, Office of Ethics & Compliance, Legal, and external parties. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, executing agreements, and ensuring final contracts are delivered on time, within Fair Market Value, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards. The SSCM acts as an Americas contract management expert, mentoring colleagues and driving organizational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely preparation and execution of CSAs, CDAs, budgets, and vendor agreements. Serve as the point person for assigned regions regarding legal, finance, and CDO interactions.
• Negotiate site agreements and budgets with investigator sites, using templates and guidance, and liaising with legal for approval of non-standard changes.
• Contribute to updates of legal and budget playbooks and templates.
• Maintain proper tracking and documentation of agreements and related information per AbbVie standards.
• Coordinate priorities with stakeholders, escalate issues diplomatically, and communicate effectively to prevent project delays.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the Contract Management team and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrate high competency in contract management, negotiation, and critical thinking. Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Partner with Country Operations Managers to ensure effective contract processes and resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; healthcare, legal, or scientific background preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research and/or contract/budget experience, with awareness of compliance and regulatory issues. Experience working in a global environment is advantageous.
• Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Sense of urgency, goal-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English and possibly other languages, with conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive team player, adaptable to change and ambiguity.
• Experience in management, finance, or related fields is desirable.

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.