Clinical Contracts Associate II

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.

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