Principal Specialist, Clinical Contracts & Reimbursement
Abbott- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
The Senior Director, Clinical Contracts Attorney should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with experience in the biotechnology industry and a strong understanding of clinical trial agreements, informed consent forms, and contract research organization agreements. Ideal candidates will have expertise in all legal aspects of clinical trial operations, including healthcare fraud and abuse, pharmacovigilance, product liability, antitrust, and privacy, and be able to independently manage workflows and projects.
This role involves providing legal contract support for US and global clinical development, leading negotiations and drafting agreements for all phases of clinical development, serving as a legal representative in clinical trial team meetings, providing guidance to third-party vendors, managing legal professionals assisting with contract review, contributing to maintaining a legal and compliance team, fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, identifying ways to improve processes, and cultivating a company culture that reflects a commitment to ethics and patients.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.