Clinical Trial Operations Lead

abbott; Alabama; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to lead and oversee the planning, execution, and closure of clinical studies. The role spans Madison, WI or San Diego, CA, with travel and cross-functional collaboration across teams to meet study objectives.

The position emphasizes management of budgets, timelines, vendor contracts, and QA, ensuring adherence to GCP/ICH standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years in clinical research.
• At least 1 year leading cross-functional project teams through startup, conduct, and close-out.
• Experience with monitoring, data review, and site activities.
• Familiarity with ICH/GCP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational aspects of studies including start-up, enrollment, and close-out within budget.
• Develop and implement study plans, budgets, and vendor management.
• Oversee data capture, CRF design input, and QA reviews.
• Lead cross-functional study team meetings and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with quality management system and company policies.

Skills

Clinical Research

Project Leadership

GCP/ICH

Regulatory Knowledge

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to lead and oversee the planning, execution, and closure of clinical studies. The role spans Madison, WI or San Diego, CA, with travel and cross-functional collaboration across teams to meet study objectives.

The position emphasizes management of budgets, timelines, vendor contracts, and QA, ensuring adherence to GCP/ICH standards and regulatory requirements.