Clinical Contracts Associate II

About this role

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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,   nutritionals   and branded generic medicines.  

For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether   it’s   glucose 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 than   10,000 people   have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than   500,000 people   with diabetes from routine   fingersticks .   

We currently have a US   office based   opening for a   Sr.   Clinical Contract Associate   position   with  Sylm ar   , CA , Santa Clara, CA , Plano, T X   or Maple Grove, MN as preferred location.   This is an in-office position  

Position Summary  

Working under the direction of manager , provides technical   assistance   in developing, negotiating, reviewing, and processing clinical study and research contracts and budgets. Understands key business drivers and corporate clinical priorities; uses this understanding to   accomplish   own   work. No supervisory responsibilities.   Solves   problems in straightforward situations;   analyzes   possible solutions   using technical experience,   judgment   and   precedents.   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, contract   amendments   and complex budgets with site partners within expected timelines/metrics  

• Serves   as a Business Unit champion / core team member /single point of contact for all study contract & budget related activities throughout the study   life 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 and   timely   risk mitigation  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE   

Required  

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

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

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

• Ability to travel domestically   as 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 to   leverage   and/or engage others   to accomplish   projects.   

• Strong verbal and written communications with   ability   to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.   

• Multitasks,   prioritizes   and meets deadlines in   timely   manner.   

• 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,   fluoroscopy   and MRI Experience with GCP, ISO standards, and clinical trial guidelines  

Preferred   

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

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

Contracting preferred   with direct experience in   negotiating contract language & complex budgets  

Budget   Development   experience    

Advanced Exc el experience  

Experience with   Power BI   would be preferred    

WHAT WE OFFER   

At Abbott, you can have   a good job   that can grow into   a great career . We offer:  

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

• Financial security   through competitive compensation,   incentives   and retirement plans  

• Health care and well-being programs   including medical, dental, vision,   wellness   and occupational health programs  

• Paid time off  

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

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

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Clinical Affairs / Statistics DIVISION: MD Medical Devices LOCATION: United States > Texas > Plano : 6600 Pinecrest ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Maple Grove : 6820 Wedgwood Road N., United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SC, United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT

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