Senior Contract Management Specialist (Clinical Research)

AbbVie Inc; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Management Specialist to join their innovative team. This role involves ensuring the timely execution of critical clinical agreements and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research and contract management, with excellent negotiation and communication skills. If you are a proactive team player looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical research and contract/budget experience.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proactive team player capable of working in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and execution of contracts and agreements.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with investigator sites.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within contract management.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Business Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Healthcare Background

Legal Background

Scientific Background

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 focus on key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and products/services across the 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 teams, Legal, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, and external partners. 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 a contract management expert within the organization, mentors colleagues, and drives process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely preparation and execution of CSAs, CDAs, budgets, and vendor agreements. Serve as the point person for assigned regions regarding legal, finance, and clinical operations.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with investigator sites, liaising with legal for approvals of changes.
• Contribute to updates of legal and budget templates and playbooks.
• Track and maintain documentation of contracts and related information per company standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize and communicate contract issues impacting projects, escalating as needed.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the contract management function and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, manage workloads, and ensure effective work processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; healthcare, legal, or scientific background preferred.
• At least 5 years of clinical research and/or contract/budget experience, with knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and business skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills in English and local language if applicable.
• Proactive team player capable of working effectively in dynamic environments.
• Experience in management, financial analysis, or related fields is advantageous.

Additional Information

This position can be remote within Canada.

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