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. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **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. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + 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 Plymouth, MN location in the EP division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As the Senior Contract Coordinator, you'll have the chance to work cross-functionally to facilitate contracting with health care providers (HCP) to support the organization's operational needs. Perform a variety of specialized contract management activities to ensure the organization's agreements are legally sound, protect its business interests, and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. **What You’ll Work On** + Provide contract management advice within area of expertise to area managers to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations. + Work with health care provider (HCP) organizations to facilitate contracts for services, maintain compliance with needs assessments, handle contract payments, and maintain good documentation practices. + Review contract analyses and technical reports. Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables. + Make recommendations to senior management on how to respond to contract issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations. + Review and approve contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (e.g., loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures, employment contracts) to protect the organization's legal and business interests. + Represent the organization in complex, controversial, significant, or specialized contract negotiations and compliance for contacting regulations both nationally and internationally. + Work cross-functionally to coordinate good contracting practices within product development. Foster a collaborative work environment by actively participating in team discussions, sharing ideas, and supporting colleagues to achieve common objectives. + Work closely with legal and regulatory functions to maintain visibility of HCP engagement. + Prepare or review more complex materials for external legal counsel. + Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and progress. + Coach less experienced contract management staff and help them resolve problems. **Required Qualifications** + 3-5 years’ experience. + Bachelors in related field of study. **Preferred Qualifications** + Paralegal background. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com