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  Sylmar , CA, Santa Clara, CA, Plano, TX 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 Excel 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