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William Martin

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Senior Director - Global Site Contracting & Contract Operations at AbbVie
📍 North Chicago, Illinois, United States

William is a senior leader at AbbVie, heading the global clinical trial site contracting and operations. A University of Illinois College of Law graduate, his expertise blends pharmaceutical law, technology licensing, and R&D strategic sourcing, with a track record of successfully managing complex supplier and service provider transactions.

Outside of his primary role, William maintains strong ties to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, his alma mater for both his undergraduate and law degrees. His past experience representing artists and performers suggests an appreciation for creative fields alongside his corporate and legal focus.

He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for a public company specializing in digital video surveillance technology.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Senior Director - Global Site Contracting & Contract Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Clinical Trial Contracting
He leads AbbVie's global function responsible for creating, negotiating, and executing all agreements and budgets with clinical trial sites and investigators worldwide.
R&D Outsourcing
His past roles involved leading negotiations for outsourcing clinical trial support services, including CROs, central labs, and patient recruitment providers.
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Career

Work history

5-2020
Senior Director - Global Site Contracting & Contract Operations
AbbVie
3-2017 - 5-2020
Director II - Strategic Sourcing & Contract Operations
AbbVie
10-2014 - 3-2017
Director, Technology Licensing & Collaborations
AbbVie
1-2012 - 4-2013
Attorney and Principal
Ars Legalis, LLC
11-2007 - 8-2011
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
Visual Management Systems, Inc.
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Education
2002 - 2005
Juris Doctorate
University of Illinois College of Law
Bachelor of Arts
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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