Director, Site Contracting - EMEA Small Business Units

TN Italy; Roma; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Director for Site Contracting in Rome. This role involves managing the clinical site contracting function across Europe, ensuring compliance and facilitating timely contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in contract management. This position offers an opportunity to drive strategic R&D initiatives and improve operational efficiencies within the organization.

Servizi

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Participation in incentive programs

Competenze

• 11+ years of experience in clinical research support, contract management, pharma finance, business, or legal operations.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and interactions with R&D, IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Quality, and OEC.

Mansioni

• Lead the EMEA SBU team within Global Site Contracting.
• Ensure contracting process compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Manage, train, and mentor staff, conducting assessments and participating in complex contract negotiations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Negotiation

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business-related field

Advanced degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Director, Site Contracting - EMEA Small Business Units, Rome

This role provides overall management of the clinical site contracting function within AbbVie's small business units (SBUs) across Europe, excluding Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, and Ireland. The focus is on obtaining high-quality, cost-effective, timely, and compliant contracts with clinical site partners to support AbbVie's R&D portfolio. The position aims to facilitate the prompt activation of relevant clinical trial sites and meet strategic R&D requirements, while continuously improving processes to reduce cycle times and enhance productivity.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the EMEA SBU team within Global Site Contracting, overseeing subsidiary teams responsible for individual countries or groups, and directly managing site contract managers responsible for negotiations within their territories.
2. Represent AbbVie in all levels of site partner management and engagement, understanding contract terms and clinical trial budgets, assessing risks and execution strategies.
3. Ensure contracting process compliance with applicable laws and company policies across R&D, Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Ethics & Compliance.
4. Manage, train, and mentor staff, conducting assessments and participating in complex contract negotiations to resolve issues promptly.
5. Plan resources and prioritize projects to meet timelines, driving process improvements to reduce cycle times, control costs, and improve quality.
6. Adapt to changing business models affecting clinical trial site execution to ensure pipeline progression.

Qualifications:

• 11+ years of experience in clinical research support, contract management, pharma finance, business, or legal operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, clinical operations, legal, and regulatory environments.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and interactions with R&D, IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Quality, and OEC.
• Proven problem-solving skills at strategic and operational levels, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Leadership experience in motivating teams and delivering results, with personnel management skills.

Additional Information:

Compensation will depend on location and experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and participation in incentive programs. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more details, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html.