Purpose
The Site Contract Manager (SCM) in Purchasing and Supplier Management (PSM) may be responsible for the timely and appropriate execution of Clinical Study Agreements (CSAs), Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Master Clinical Study Agreements (MCSAs), Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), Facility Use Agreements, other site related agreements, associated Budgets and service provider agreements linked to the individual CSAs. In partnership with Research and Development (R&D) business teams/functional areas including Clinical Development Operations (CDO), Finance, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), Legal, and external parties, the SCM drafts, negotiates and executes agreements, identifying and resolving issues that arise swiftly, to ensure the final contracts are delivered to agreed timelines, within Fair Market Value (FMV) and in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Accountable for the timely preparation and execution of CSAs, CDAs, other agreements and budgets and associated vendor agreements. This role acts as point person for assigned country / region for legal, finance and CDO.
Negotiation of CSAs, CDAs, and Budgets with investigator sites (directly or with support where language necessitates), using templates, guidance, and legal/budget playbooks, liaising with R D legal for approval to changes not already described.
Provide input for ongoing update of appropriate legal and budget playbooks and templates.
Maintain appropriate tracking using contract management tracking tools, CSAs, CDAs, and Country and Site Intelligence and maintain necessary documentation per AbbVie requirements.
Agree, manage, and communicate regarding priorities with CDO stakeholders and legal and finance, in alignment with Study and Priority planning.
Effectively escalate / communicate to stakeholders in a timely way regarding contract issues that could impact project deliverables.
Drive for excellence and continuous improvement in delivery of global Contract Management responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; a Health Care, business legal or scientific discipline is preferred.
At least 3 years of Clinical Research (reading and understanding protocols), business and-or contract, budget management experience.
Ability to learn multiple concepts related to legal, compliance and regulatory matters in Clinical Research Experience in cross-functional interactions and working within a global environment is an advantage.
Proven negotiation, critical thinking, tact, and diplomacy skills.
Good planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Sense of urgency and strong goal orientation.
Experience in line or matrix management is desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication including written and verbal fluency in English and local language (if not English).
Proactive and positive team player.
Able to maintain high performance during times of ambiguity and change in the work environment.
Key Stakeholders
R&D Legal
Clinical Development Operations
Office of Ethics and Compliance
Finance
Other PSM functions
Global Clinical Trial Sites
What You’ll Receive
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA, HSA.
Financial Well-being, Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan.
AbbVie Vitality: Health & Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Advocate, Global Well-Being Programs.
Generous Paid Time Off include, Company Holidays, Vacation, Parental and Caregiver Leave.
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions.
Perks include AbbVie Product Shop, Employee Loyalty Program, Tuition Assistance, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, Mothers at Work and Milk Stork to list a few.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.
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