Clinical Site Lead

Overview 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Summary The Clinical Site Lead drives study execution and operational excellence across Abbott Cardiovascular therapies (Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, EP, Structural Heart, and Heart Failure). Recognized resource in protocol execution, increasing product and disease state knowledge, procedure support (as needed), procedure outcomes and early indication of trends, clinical trial enrollment, and ICH‑GCP and clinical research application. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a productive clinical territory: Identify, develop, and maintain sites capable of delivering start‑up goals, study participation levels and required data quality. Understand and assess investigators’ interests and qualifications. Identify appropriate investigators as defined by study‑specific requirements and by the applicable regulatory code. Maintain open communication and relationships with key site personnel including the Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator, as well as regulatory and legal personnel. Provide ongoing technical support to customers and field staff. Facilitate communication between clinical sites and other Abbott clinical staff (e.g., operations management, study team, Site Contracts Associate). Manage all aspects of study lifecycle to include site regulatory and quality: Start‑Up: Nominate, approach, and complete qualification processes; facilitate all aspects of the start‑up process and site initiation visits; understand regulatory and legal requirements; train facility staff regarding protocol requirements and technology. Enrollment: Develop site‑specific strategies to promote appropriate patient enrollment; identify site successes and challenges; provide timely feedback; attend study procedures and follow‑ups when indicated. Regulatory and Quality: Core level Abbott certification and/or equivalent level proficiency; develop site‑specific strategies to avoid deviations; educate sites on tools to facilitate compliance; provide timely feedback; escalat e non‑compliant sites; collect essential documents; review adverse events and protocol deviations; review data and source documentation; facilitate resolution of data queries; prompt reporting of findings; maintain accurate records of monitoring visits. Provide training and procedure coverage: Apply clinical and technical expertise to train site and Abbott staff for clinical trials and applicable commercial launches. As needed, provide expertise for clinical trial procedure support. Attend study procedures and follow‑ups (or ensure trained personnel attend). Collaborate with commercial partners: When appropriate, collaborate in the education of local sales groups on new product launches; contribute to education of customers on new and existing Abbott products; meet with key customers where Abbott GCO presence can elevate the customer experience; act as an additional resource for technical questions and troubleshooting. Identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands. Remain current on developments in the field of expertise including clinical and Abbott product knowledge, competitive positioning and published scientific and economic evidence. Maintain at least one area of expertise and function as a local clinical and technical resource. Possess independent problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions. Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. Required Qualifications Education: Associates Degree (±13 years) Experience/Background: Minimum 1 year Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering, science, health science, nursing, or a related field, OR equivalent or related experience in cardiology or clinical research. 2+ years of progressively more responsible relevant clinical trial experience in the cardiovascular field. Competency in catheterization lab and operating room protocol and procedures. Ability to travel approximately 75%, including internationally. Compensation The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott Laboratories