Company Description ??The Senior Site Contract Manager in Global Site Contracting may be responsible for ensuring the timely & appropriate execution of Clinical Study Agreements, Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements, Master Clinical Study Agreements, Investigator Initiated Study Agreements, Facility Use Agreements, other site related agreements, associated Budgets & service provider agreements linked to the individual CSAs. Works in partnership with R&D business teams/functional areas including Clinical Development Operations, Finance, Office of Ethics & Compliance, Legal, & external parties. Drafts, negotiates & executes agreements & ensures final contracts are delivered to agreed timelines, within Fair Market Value & in compliance with relevant legal & regulatory requirements. The SSCM 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.? Job Description ??-Accountable for the timely preparation and execution of CSAs, CDAs, and budgets and associated vendor agreements. US, this role acts as point person for assigned country / region for legal, finance and CDO. ?- Negotiation of CSAs, CDAs, other site agreements and Budgets with investigator sites (directly or with support where language necessitates), using appropriate templates, guidance, and legal/budget playbooks, liaising with RD 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, CDAs, 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 and Priority 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 in the countries assigned line reports manage the contracts for, 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 in English and local language (if not English) 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? 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 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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