- Location
- Belgium : Building Figueras Da Vinci Laan, 11 Box F1
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior Manager Clinical Contracts, EMEA
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Belgium location in the Abbott Medical Devices
About Medical Devices
Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders.
As part of Medical Devices, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Manager Clinical Contracts EMEA who will provide strategic and operational leadership for the EMEA Clinical Contracts and Payments function (CCA). The role leads a geographically dispersed team of Clinical Contract Associates responsible for Clinical Research Agreements, HCP Agreements, site budget negotiations, and payment activities supporting clinical research across EMEA.
The position is accountable for achieving regional contracting objectives, ensuring timely study startup and execution, managing contractual and compliance risks, and driving continuous improvement of contracting processes, systems, and business intelligence capabilities. The role partners with Legal, Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC), Data Privacy, HE&R, Study Management, Site Management, Clinical Quality, Safety, and Risk Management functions to support Abbott's clinical research portfolio across the region.
What you'll work on-
Develop and execute the EMEA Clinical Contracts strategy to support regional and global clinical business objectives.
Lead workforce planning, resource allocation, succession planning, and talent development for the EMEA Clinical Contracts and Payments team.
Establish regional performance objectives, KPIs, and contracting metrics, and implement corrective actions when performance targets are at risk.
Provide leadership and oversight for complex contractual negotiations involving significant legal, regulatory, compliance, financial, or operational risk.
Serve as the primary EMEA escalation point for significant contracting, budget, payment, compliance, and site startup challenges.
Leads the development and expansion of EMEA contract and budget intelligence capabilities, including dashboards, metrics, reporting, forecasting, and business analytics that support strategic decision-making, resource planning, and operational performance management.
Acts as the primary regional business partner for Legal, OEC, Data Privacy, HE&R, Clinical Quality, Study Management, Site Management, Safety, and Risk Management organizations to resolve complex contractual, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting clinical study execution across EMEA.
Leads regional and global process improvement initiatives focused on contracting efficiency, standardization, scalability, compliance, and study startup performance.
Drives harmonization of contracting processes, templates, and best practices across EMEA while ensuring compliance with local requirements.
Provides recommendations to Clinical Operations leadership regarding organizational design, resource requirements, technology enhancements, and operational strategy.
Drives Site Management and Operations partnering to achieve regional and national goals and objectives.
Manages the EMEA CCA team. This may include but is not limited to:
Performs regular headcount report reviews and takes appropriate actions in collaboration with Manager to ensure headcount numbers are in line with GCO needs
Manages service providers that provide CCA contractor services
Supports career development of team members as well as creation and maintenance of talent profile, goals, and objectives planning
Establishes performance expectations, succession plans, and talent development strategies for CCA personnel.
Maintains a comprehensive understanding of clinical study protocols, study objectives, operational requirements, and country-specific regulations to support informed contracting decisions and successful study execution.
Supervises and/or supports Clinical HCP Agreements and Reimbursement in EMEA
Partners with Site Management Regional Leader and Site Operations Functional Leaders to achieve regional and national goals and objectives.
Provides input to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instruction (DWIs).
Contributes to global/regional process improvement teams/task forces.
Leads cross-functional initiatives to mitigate operational risks impacting study timelines, regulatory compliance, quality objectives, and site activation targets.
Communicates and collaborates with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Provides mentorship to a variety of clinical team members.
Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates effectiveness and appropriateness.
Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and performing work, monitors performance and reports status as necessary.
Provides input to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Departmental Work Instruction (DWIs).
Other Duties:
Has thorough knowledge of current clinical regulations and common industry practices. Engages in relevant professional associations or societies and seeks continuing education about Abbott devices and therapies.
Manages ad-hoc projects and process improvement efforts that are critical to help support departmental goals and objectives.
May participate in Core Team activities and make additional contributions as assigned.
This position might require up to 20% travel.
Required Qualifications:
Required: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Preferably with an academic focus in natural science, pre-medicine, nursing, bioengineering, or a related academic field.
Desired: Advanced degree preferred with an academic focus in natural science, nursing, bioengineering or a related academic field.
Minimum of 10 years of clinical research experience
Minimum 5 years related work experience in Contracting, Contracting
Negotiations/Skills in redlining documents and analytical experience or equivalent.
Previous demonstrated experience in (line) management of a team of clinical research professionals
Knowledge and skills
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Works in conjunction with manager to ensure contractual requirements and timelines are met; ensures adherence to those timelines; communicates milestones and commitments
Impacts the achievement of team objectives as well as internal and external customer relationships: work is guided by Abbott Legal and functional policies as well as clinical operating plan
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view; flexibility to work with different personalities toward successful outcomes
Proficient in operating a personal computer and in using various PC-based software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar word processing/spreadsheet software.
The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required.
A general familiarity with cardiac, vascular, and/or neuromodulation technologies, and clinical research processes is desired, along with related experience in a medical device/pharmaceutical company or relevant clinical experience in a clinical/hospital environment.
Natural abilities
Must be able to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.
Must be able to work independently when necessary.
Must have the ability to exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
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.
Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
What We Offer
Career growth and development opportunities within a global healthcare leader.
Exposure to innovative technologies and international teams across the EMEA region.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Research and Discovery
DIVISION:
MD Medical Devices
LOCATION:
Belgium : Building Figueras Da Vinci Laan, 11 Box F1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
