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,nutritionalsand branded generic medicines.
For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whetherit’sglucose 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 than10,000 peoplehave healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than500,000 peoplewith diabetes from routinefingersticks.
We currently have a USoffice basedopening for a Clinical Contract Associate II positionwith Sylmar, CA or Maple Grove, MN as preferred location.
Position Summary
Working under the direction of manager or senior contract associate, provides technicalassistancein developing, negotiating, reviewing, and processing clinical study and research contracts and budgets. Understands key business drivers and corporate clinical priorities; uses this understanding toaccomplishownwork. No supervisory responsibilities.Solvesproblems in straightforward situations;analyzespossible solutionsusing technical experience,judgmentandprecedents .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, contractamendmentsand complex budgets with site partners within expected timelines/metrics
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 andtimelyrisk mitigation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
Associates Degree(± 13 years)
Minimum1 yearrelated experience
Preferred
Bachelor'sDegree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent and/or Paralegalcertificate.
Negotiations/Skills in redlining documents and analytical experience or equivalent. Familiarity with grant and contract requirements, policies, and procedures including, but not limited to:
Knowledge of contract law and legal terminology
Understand fundamental legal principles & terminology
Clinical andAdvaMedCode of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals.
Knowledge and understanding of GCP, ICH, GLP and other federal, state, industry rules and regulations governing technical aspects of clinical grants and contracts
Ensure all required data from studies and sites tocomply withregulatory and government requirements (Sunshine Act, FWA, Human Subject Protection training, Clinical Insurance).
A demonstrated knowledge of the practices/procedures of the function, companypolices, and programs.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, technical, analytical, statistical, organizational, and follow-up skills, the ability to meetdeadlinesas well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees.
Consistentlydemonstratesthe ability to understand and take effective approaches to varying levels of communication that would be most efficient and productive.
Be able todemonstrateand use discretion in exercising work assignments and handle sensitive/confidential information in an effective manner.
The demonstrated ability to understand andcomply withapplicable government regulations andCompanyoperating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
Demonstrated personal computer skills includinga workingfamiliarity with relevant word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word,Exceland Access). Some evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can havea good jobthat can grow intoa great career. We offer:
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuitionassistance
Financial securitythrough competitive compensation,incentivesand retirement plans
Health care and well-being programsincluding medical, dental, vision,wellnessand occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k)retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a companywith a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.