Clinical Site Operations Leader

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement / FreeU degree

Recognition as a great place to work

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Abbott seeks an Assistant Manager, Clinical Site Operations to supervise a team supporting US, Canada, and LATAM trials. You will hire, train, and retain staff, ensuring protocol compliance and Site Master File readiness, while coordinating with cross-functional partners.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication. Travel may be up to 20% to support trial activities across regions.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent experience with at least 5 years people management.
• Preferred 4-year college degree and 5+ years of clinical research experience, 2+ years of people management.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, and ability to interpret basic clinical data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant clinical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of In-house Clinical Research Associates.
• Hire, train, manage, develop, and retain qualified staff.
• Ensure regulatory and protocol compliance for assigned projects.
• Oversee Trial Master File and Site Audit readiness.
• Support site activation, maintenance, and closure activities.
• Collaborate with Site Management, Operations, and GCO to achieve goals.

Skills

People management

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Abbott seeks an Assistant Manager, Clinical Site Operations to supervise a team supporting US, Canada, and LATAM trials. You will hire, train, and retain staff, ensuring protocol compliance and Site Master File readiness, while coordinating with cross-functional partners.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication. Travel may be up to 20% to support trial activities across regions.