Manager Clinical Site Contracting

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Manager for Clinical Site Contracting in Maidenhead. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research and strong leadership skills, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in clinical research or contracting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive negotiations to ensure fair market value and compliant agreements.
• Manage and develop staff, supporting the growth of up to 5 direct reports.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cross-functional process improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Manager Clinical Site Contracting, Maidenhead

Client: AbbVie

Location: Maidenhead

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 843915ea8169

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description

• Understand cost drivers associated with CSAs and related contract types; drive negotiations to ensure fair market value and compliant agreements. Demonstrate high competency in negotiation, strategy, and contracting standards.
• Exhibit extensive outsourcing and technical expertise across clinical study agreements and therapeutic areas; play a key role in decision-making through careful benefit/risk evaluation.
• Communicate, liaise with, manage, and train colleagues and customers, including investigational sites, on contracting processes and lifecycle. Foster effective collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, manage, and develop staff, supporting the growth of up to 5 direct reports. Provide guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills; effectively present key information to stakeholders. Collaborate with TA/FA, Legal, OEC, and investigational sites to resolve contract issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and leader in cross-functional process improvement initiatives. Drive continuous team performance improvements.
• Manage templates in collaboration with legal to ensure updates from language and systems perspectives.
• Develop SOPs, job aids, and training tools related to new processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare, business, or science; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in clinical research or contracting within the pharmaceutical industry, with understanding of compliance and regulatory matters.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working in a global environment; strong influencing and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language if applicable. Proven negotiation, tact, and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and drive strategic business initiatives independently.
• Proactive leadership style; capable of maintaining high performance during ambiguity and change.
• Experience managing people is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability to handle multiple contracts and urgent issues.
• Availability to work at least 1 week onsite in Maidenhead.

Key Stakeholders

R&D Legal, Clinical Development Operations, Office of Ethics and Compliance, Finance, Other PSM functions, Global Clinical Trial Sites

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, community service, and diversity. For more information, visit here and here for accommodation requests.