Senior Project Manager Clinical Research

Job ID: 31156396Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - New Jersey - PrincetonJob Type: Full timeCategory: Medical and Clinical AffairsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-07-21Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt 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 student debt program, and FreeU 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 Our Global Medical & Scientific Affairs Team has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, Clinical Research. This role will be located in ourPrinceton, New Jersey office on site. This role is based in our Abbott Point of Care (APOC) Division. APOC is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry’s most comprehensive menu of tests in a single, with-patient platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, and cardiac markers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.What You’ll Work OnThe Senior Project Manager, Clinical Research, will work closely with the Scientific Affairs Manager and Scientific Affairs Director to facilitate cross-functional coordination and ensure the efficient execution, monitoring, and reporting of all Scientific Affairs studies. In addition, they will liaise with cross-functional team members including clinical, regulatory, quality, legal, and supply chain, and will be responsible for managing individual study budgets/milestone payments.In addition:Coordinate end-to-end research study operations for Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) and Collaborative Research Studies (CRS), including proposal review, contracts, study start-up, material shipments, budget management, and study closeout.Ensure compliance and audit readiness by maintaining study documentation, conducting investigator/debarment reviews, documenting communications, supporting SOP updates, and maintaining quality system requirements.Manage financial oversight including Fair Market Value assessments, study budgets, invoice processing, milestone payments, forecasting, and financial tracking/reporting.Oversee study logistics and site support by coordinating study supplies, regulatory labeling requirements, site instructions, training documentation, and collaboration with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Scientific Affairs teams.Support Scientific Affairs initiatives including medical education and writing grants, KOL and advisory board contracting, meeting logistics, reporting for review committees, and other activities delegated by Scientific Affairs leadership.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree10+ years of clinical research/medical affairs/project management experience.Knowledge and experience in working with clinical trials including investigator-initiated research and collaborative research studies.Knowledge and experience in oversight of clinical studies, understanding of statistical techniques, tracking clinical studies, and related publications.Understanding of the clinical laboratory, assay/instrument principles involving in vitro diagnostic products.Form and develop long-term strategic and professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.Strong communication skills demonstrated in publications, presentations, etc. including the ability to confidently speak in public, and lead meetings and group discussions. Ability to work independently and in groups.Demonstrates leadership skills, initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Strong organization and time management skillsWilling and able to travel up to 10 -15% of the time to meet investigators and clinical trial staff.Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, or MD) Experience with managing publicationsExperience running clinical trials in international geographiesLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at , and on Facebook at .The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsclinical research managementproject managementclinical trial oversightbudget managementstatistical analysisregulatory compliancestudy logisticsfinancial trackinginvestigator sponsored studiescollaborative research studiesassay instrumentationclinical laboratory operationsquality system managementstakeholder managementcross-functional coordinationscientific affairsmedical educationgrant writingmeeting facilitationpublic speakingkol contractingadvisory board managementtraining documentation