Clinical Contracts Associate II

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices,nutritionalsand branded generic medicines.

For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whetherit’sglucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than10,000 peoplehave healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than500,000 peoplewith diabetes from routinengersticks. 

We currently have a USoffice basedopening for aSr.Clinical Contract Associatepositionwith  Sylmar, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Plano, TXor Maple Grove, MN as preferred location.This is an in-office position

Position Summary

Working under the direction of manager, provides technicalassistancein developing, negotiating, reviewing, and processing clinical study and research contracts and budgets. Understands key business drivers and corporate clinical priorities; uses this understanding toaccomplishownwork. No supervisory responsibilities.Solvesproblems in straightforward situations;analyzespossible solutionsusing technical experience,judgmentandprecedents.Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations. Capable of routine negotiations with little supervision

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Under minimal guidance & supervision, develop & negotiate contracts, contractamendmentsand complex budgets with site partners within expected timelines/metrics

• Servesas a Business Unit champion/core team member/single point of contact for all study contract & budget related activities throughout the studylife cycle

• Proactively collaborate with external/internal partners to address & resolve contract/budget issues to meet study milestones and deadlines

• Review informed consents to ensure alignment with contract/agreement and provide guidance to study teams

• Anticipate potential contract/budget compliance issues andtimelyrisk mitigation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• BachelorsDegree (± 16 years) In Engineering, Biological Sciences, Nursing, or a related field strongly preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• MastersDegree (± 18 years) In a relevant discipline/concentration. 

• Minimum 5yearsIna clinical research environment or other equivalent experience preferred. Knowledge of regulations and standards (Good Clinical Practices) for conducting clinical research.

• Ability to travel domesticallyas needed

• Polished communicator: written documentation and oral presentations/discussions/meetings 

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. 

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. 

• Ability toleverageand/or engage othersto accomplishprojects. 

• Strong verbal and written communications withabilityto effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. 

• Multitasks,prioritizesand meets deadlines intimelymanner. 

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail 

• Experience and training on GCP Preferred: Working knowledge of imaging modalities, including x-ray,fluoroscopyand MRI Experience with GCP, ISO standards, and clinical trial guidelines

Preferred 

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration,a relatedfield, or equivalent.

Sponsor Pharma or Biotech experience preferred. Direct knowledge of Sponsor Clinical

Contracting preferredwith direct experience innegotiating contract language & complex budgets

BudgetDevelopmentexperience

Advanced Excel experience

Experience withPower BIwould be preferred

WHAT WE OFFER 

At Abbott, you can havea good jobthat can grow intoa great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuitionassistance

• Financial securitythrough competitive compensation,incentivesand retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programsincluding medical, dental, vision,wellnessand occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k)retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a companywith a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities