Senior Contract Management Specialist (Clinical Research)

Allergan; Indiana (PA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage clinical study agreements and contracts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract management. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in clinical research. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a significant impact on patient lives through innovative solutions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and inclusive workplace, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in clinical research or contract/budget management.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute various Clinical Study Agreements and related documents.
• Partner with R&D and external parties to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

Skills

Clinical Research

Contract Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Business, Legal, or Scientific Fields

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 strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the timely preparation and execution of Clinical Study Agreements, Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements, 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.
• Partner with R&D business teams, Clinical Development Operations, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, Legal, and external parties to draft, negotiate, and execute contracts, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, compliance, and fair market value.
• Serve as a contract management expert for the Americas region, mentoring colleagues and driving process improvements.
• Manage and track contracts and associated documentation per AbbVie requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding priorities and potential contract issues, escalating as needed.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives within the contract management function.
• Provide guidance and mentorship within the team, manage workload, and ensure effective work processes with country operations managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in healthcare, business, legal, or scientific fields.
• At least 5 years of clinical research and/or contract/budget experience, with understanding of compliance and regulatory matters.
• Proven negotiation, interpersonal, and business skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the local language, with conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive team player capable of maintaining high performance during change and ambiguity.
• Experience in line or matrix management and financial analysis is advantageous.

Additional Information

This position can be remote from Canada.

AbbVie is committed to diversity and inclusion, operating with integrity and driving innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For US & Puerto Rico applicants, more information can be found at https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. For accommodations, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.