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Sr. Manager, TLC - Technology Licensing & Collaborations

Employer
AbbVie
Location
Lake County, IL, US
Start date
Jun 21, 2019

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Job Details

Overall responsibility includes partnering with the R&D business to effectively negotiate and execute a variety of R&D agreements. In concert with the sponsoring R&D team, determine negotiation strategies and work to drive execution of priority agreements. Support agreement process within a matrix organization, providing both scientific and licensing experience.

  • Work with Director, who is single point of contact for R&D assigned Therapeutic Area and/or Functional area with regard to agreements within TLC, to work proactively with R&D, Finance, , Purchasing and others as a partner to effectively define contracting/licensing strategy.
  • Serve as limited scientific support within TLC for protocols/questions, etc. for agreements.
  • Negotiate, in conjunction with Legal-draft, and execute complex agreements (such as data and other intellectual property license agreements, feasibility and research contracts, development and clinical supply agreements, collaborative and consortium agreements, , etc..), including determination of internal strategy and deliverable requirements, definition of major terms, and effective negotiation strategies.
  • Work cooperatively as a team with R&D Contracting, Purchasing and Legal to effectively execute agreements in furtherance of R&D's strategies.
  • Manage interactions with external parties (working cooperatively with AbbVie Legal, PSM, R&D business, Commercial, IT and Finance where they are involved to determine lead and roles/responsibilities).
  • Communicate status of negotiations with key stakeholders timely.
  • Provide alliance management support for both new and legacy R&D agreements that do not otherwise garner "assigned" Alliance Management support.
  • Ensure compliance with Global Purchasing delegation, including signatory authority and its delegation, and ensure TLC compliance with all applicable Purchasing, OEC, R& D, Finance, Legal and Corporate policies.
  • Promote AbbVie as a partner of choice in all external communications and dealings and work to build the AbbVie brand.


  • 7+ years pharmaceutical industry contracting or equivalent licensing experience including strong scientific background (BS, MS, PhD.)
  • Expert knowledge of multidisciplinary operations. Proven track record of developing and implementing complex processes and high impact projects. Excellent cross-functional negotiating skills and multi-faceted operational skills. Ability to communicate/present key information to senior/executive management stakeholders.

Company

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Stock Symbol: ABBV

Stock Exchange: NYSE

Company info
Website
Phone
1-800-255-5162
Location
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
US

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