Job Description

Company Description
The Senior Contract Management Specialist (Snr CMS) as part of the UK and Ireland team in Global Site Contracting will be responsible for ensuring the timely & appropriate execution of Clinical Study Agreements as per UK and Ireland regulatory and legal requirements. Negotiating other site related agreements, associated Budgets & service provider agreements linked to the individual CSAs may also form part of the day-to-day role. The Snr CMS works in partnership with other R&D functional areas within Clinical Development Operations as well as with Finance, Office of Ethics & Compliance, Legal, & external parties. The Snr CMS functions as an UK and Ireland contract management expert within the organization, & acts as an example & mentor for inexperienced colleagues, driving excellence & representing the group on functional improvement projects. The Snr CMS will support the UK and Ire manager of the contracts team.

General Information and Expectations:

• This role is the equivalent of a Senior Contract Management Specialist with main focus on negotiating and executing CSAs in the UK and Ireland
• This position will report into UK and Ireland Manager, Clinical Site Contracting
• The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office on a regular basis and preferably minimum one day a week
• The successful candidate should have in-depth knowledge and experience of the current UK national contract management system

Qualifications:

• Accountable for timely preparation and execution of CSAs, and budgets

• Negotiation of CSAs, and other site agreements, using appropriate templates, guidance, and legal/budget playbooks, liaising with R+D legal for approval to changes not already described.

• Provide input for ongoing update of applicable legal and budget playbooks and templates.

• Ensure appropriate tracking of CSAs, Country and Site Intelligence, and the maintenance of necessary documentation per AbbVie requirements.

• Agree, manage, and communicate regarding priorities with CDO stakeholders, legal and finance, in alignment with Study planning. Effectively escalate / communicate to stakeholders and clinical teams in a diplomatic and timely way regarding contract issues that could impact project deliverables.

• Lead process improvement projects for the UK Contract Management Function and/or be a SME representing the UK Contract Management function on process teams with broader impact. Drive for excellence and continuous improvement in delivery of global Contract Management responsibilities.

• Demonstrates a high level of applicable competencies in contract management, critical thinking, highly competent in negotiation and contracting business standards.

• Provide guidance to team members within the Contract Management function. May triage and assign workload within the department and mentor/train junior staff members within the work team as requested.

• Partner with Country Operations Managers to ensure effective and efficient work processes. Ensures any issues are resolved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; a Health Care, business, legal, or scientific discipline preferred.

• Significant (at least 5 years) Clinical Research and/or contract/budget experience. Awareness and understanding of compliance and regulatory matters in clinical research. Experience in cross-functional interactions and working within a global environment an advantage.

• Proven negotiation, interpersonal and business skills.

• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

• Sense of urgency and strong goal orientation; track-record of meeting deadlines and goals.

• Strong written and verbal communication including written and verbal fluency and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving.

• Proactive and positive team player. Able to maintain high performance during times of ambiguity and change in the work environment.

• Experience in line or matrix management an advantage.

• Experience in financial, budget, cost management/analysis, accounting, and/or financial planning skills are desirable.

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 and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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