Contract Management Specialist

At AbbVie we are committed to advancing innovative medicines and improving patients lives around the world. We are currently looking for a Contract Management Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team in Portugal. In this role you will support clinical research activities and contract management processes for studies conducted in Portugal while collaborating with local regional and global stakeholders.

You will be responsible for managing and negotiating clinical trial agreements budgets and related legal documentation to support the successful and timely start-up and conduct of clinical studies. Working closely with Legal Finance Clinical Operations and external research sites you will play a key role in ensuring contracts and budgets do not become a barrier to study delivery while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with both local and global stakeholders while contributing directly to the success of AbbVies clinical research programs.

Responsibilities  

• Serve as the primary contract management contact for Portugal partnering with Legal Finance Clinical Operations Site Management & Monitoring and Study Teams.
• Manage the preparation negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements confidentiality agreements study budgets and related vendor contracts.
• Lead contract and budget negotiations with investigator sites and research institutions to support timely study start-up and execution.  
• Review and support contract-related and legal documentation associated with clinical studies working closely with Legal and other key stakeholders.
• Liaising with Legal where playbook doesnt already address an issue and seeking Legal approval for deviations. 
• Setting managing and communicating priorities to local affiliate stakeholders Legal and Finance in alignment with study plans and priority for start-up. 
• Ensure accurate tracking of contracts budgets and study-related documentation while maintaining relevant metrics and records.
• Collecting and tracking site intelligence and communicating such to appropriate stakeholders in the Study Team Legal Finance etc.  
• Ensure contracts and budgets are finalized within agreed timelines to support the timely start-up and ongoing execution of clinical studies.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Health Sciences Nursing Pharmacy Business Administration Law or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical research experience including experience in contract and budget negotiation.
• Strong negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of clinical research processes as well as medical legal and financial concepts relevant to clinical trials.
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable local regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal compliance and regulatory requirements within a clinical research environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English both written and spoken.
• Strong sense of ownership urgency and decision-making ability.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Information :

AbbVie Culture

At AbbVie we care deeply about bringing innovative solutions to patients in need. By joining us as a Contract Management Specialist youll be at the forefront of our mission working in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration.

• All4OneAbbVie: Foster strong interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Decide Smart & Sure: Navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
• Agile & Accountable: Communicate a clear and inspiring vision.
• Clear & Courageous: Provide honest and constructive feedback.
• Make Possibilities Real: Efficiently plan and execute tasks while adapting to challenges.

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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Employment Type :

Full-time