CDSM Senior External Cost Analyst

CDSM Senior External Cost Analyst Employer AbbVie Location North Chicago, IL Salary 84500 - 162000 USD Start date Apr 16, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Administration , Accounting Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. Job Description Purpose The CDSM Senior External Cost Analyst is responsible for supporting clinical drug supply contracting, payment activity, supplier coordination, financial tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure continuity of services and effective business operations. This position serves as a key subject matter expert on internal systems and processes related to contracts, invoices, payments, reporting, and supplier management, while also contributing to strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and performance improvement. Responsibilities Contracting, Payments, and Financial Reconciliation Responsible for clinical drug supply contracting and payment activity, through final payment reconciliation. Ensure contract requests are submitted on time with the accurate business and financial sourcing information to avoid/minimize delays. Monitor contract-associated spend and proactively alert business stakeholders when purchase orders require additional funds to ensure continuity of services Confirm accuracy of supplier invoices based on contract details and guidance from Project Managers overseeing suppliers work. Authorize payment of invoices according to AbbVies guidelines. Serve as the primary process owner and main point of contact for resolving supplier invoice discrepancies and payment issues, ensuring timely investigation, issue resolution, and compliance with AbbVie policies and contractual requirements. Own and support the tracking of actuals and forecast updates for the LBE for CDSM external vendor contracts and purchase orders, ensuring accurate financial monitoring, timely updates, alignment with business assumptions, and effective communication of variances, risks, and funding needs to relevant stakeholders. Systems and Reporting Primary subject matter expert on internal systems used to submit, track and reconcile contracts and related invoices/payments Generate monthly KPI metrics reports, and actionable reports supporting CDSM leadership and communicate to key stakeholders Utilize AI tools to improve performance Supplier and Vendor Management Collaborate with Department Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to secure Third Party Depot and Manufacturing services from outside suppliers Facilitate management of suppliers financial information, including updates to existing suppliers and onboarding of new suppliers. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Support Build collaborative relationships with Project Managers, Category Managers, Outsourcing, CDO, etc. to reduce waste and maximize output. Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams to support CDSM strategic imperatives. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across the company. Act as backup for the procurement of comparator drugs, labels, commodities needed to support Clinical Studies Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Marketing Analysis, Operations, Economics, Logistics, Business Administration, Communications or Statisticsor relevant business experience preferred). Financial experience required. Experience supporting contract administration, invoice reconciliation, and payment processes. Strong analytical, organizational, and financial tracking skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across Procurement, Finance, Vendor Management, Project Management, and other internal stakeholder groups. Strong communication skills and ability to provide reporting and insights to leadership. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.

Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

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No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.

Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html 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 .

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NYSE Company info Website http://www.abbvie.com/ Phone 1-800-255-5162 Location 1 North Waukegan Road North Chicago Illinois 60064 United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert