Senior Site Contract Manager

AbbVie Inc; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Site Contract Manager to oversee Clinical Study Agreements and related contracts. The role involves negotiation, collaboration with various teams, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in clinical research and contract management, with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of clinical research or contract/budget experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams preferred.
• Fluency in English and local language required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing CSAs, CDAs, and vendor agreements.
• Negotiating agreements and budgets with investigator sites.
• Leading process improvement projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

The Senior Site Contract Manager in Global Site Contracting is responsible for ensuring the timely and appropriate execution of Clinical Study Agreements (CSAs), Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Master Clinical Study Agreements, Investigator Initiated Study Agreements, Facility Use Agreements, and other site-related agreements, including associated budgets and service provider agreements linked to CSAs. The role collaborates with R&D business teams and functional areas such as Clinical Development Operations, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, Legal, and external parties. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements, ensuring final contracts are delivered on time, within Fair Market Value, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards. The SSCM serves as a contract management expert within the UK and Ireland, acting as a mentor and driving process improvements.

The job involves:

1. Preparing and executing CSAs, CDAs, budgets, and vendor agreements, acting as the point person for assigned regions.
2. Negotiating agreements and budgets with investigator sites, liaising with legal for approval of changes.
3. Updating legal and budget playbooks and templates.
4. Tracking agreements and maintaining documentation per company requirements.
5. Managing priorities and communicating with stakeholders, escalating issues as needed.
6. Leading process improvement projects and representing the US Contract Management team on broader initiatives.
7. Demonstrating competencies in contract management, negotiation, and critical thinking.
8. Guiding and mentoring team members, managing workload, and ensuring effective processes.
9. Partnering with Country Operations Managers to resolve issues.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of clinical research or contract/budget experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Experience managing cross-functional teams and knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards are preferred. Fluency in English and local language is required, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key stakeholders involve R&D Legal, Clinical Development Operations, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, and global clinical trial sites.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more information, visit the provided links.