Director, Clinical Research (Lingo)

RXinsider LTD.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Director of Clinical Research to lead strategic planning, execution, and oversight of Lingo’s clinical programs. You will manage multiple projects with external partners to assess safety and efficacy, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality data across internal studies and investigator-initiated work.

The role requires a strong scientific method foundation, 10+ years in clinical research, and proven leadership in managing diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or medical field.
• Master’s degree, PhD, MD, or DO strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and conducting randomized controlled trials.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method and its application to well controlled clinical evaluations.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing clinical research teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, planning, development, monitoring and execution of all clinical research activities within the Lingo Division.
• Manage a clinical study team that may include CRAs and Clinical Study Assistants, providing guidance and development.
• Evaluate and interpret clinical research data to ensure timely analysis and interpretation.
• Develop strategic goals and prepare clinically and scientifically sound publications and presentations.
• Demonstrate leadership to build relationships within the team and across the Division.
• Develop clinical trial protocols, final reports, brochures, and negotiate site agreements.
• Prepare Clinical Project Charters outlining timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Align functional goals with the Division’s long‑term business needs and strategic objectives.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards and regulatory principles.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute strategic initiatives.

Skills

Clinical research design

RCT design & execution

Leadership

Budgeting & planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s/PhD/MD/DO preferred

Job description

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.

ABOUT LINGO :

Abbott's rich history in developing cutting‑edge health technologies is evolving with its new venture into biowearables. The biowearables segment is poised to represent the future of the organization, with the potential to generate over $1 billion in revenue within the next five years, supported by Abbott’s robust R&D and financial resources.

WORKING AT ABBOTT :

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY :

We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Research to lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of Lingo’s clinical research programs. You will be responsible for applying clinical best practices, regulations, and quality standards for successful planning and execution of a clinical research program that includes internal studies, investigator-initiated studies, real world evidence and studies done with external partners to evaluate safety and efficacy.

This position will be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet targeted timelines while strategizing for issue resolution and study execution. You will need to partner and develop working relationships with new clinical sites, vendors, CROs and KOLs.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON :

• Direct the design, planning, development, monitoring and execution of all clinical research activities within the Lingo Division.
• Manage a clinical study team that may include Clinical Research Associates, Senior Clinical Research Associates, and Clinical Study Assistants. Provide guidance, team building, and professional development for direct reports.
• Evaluate and interpret clinical research data to ensure timely, accurate analysis and interpretation.
• Contribute to the development of strategic goals and the preparation of clinically and scientifically sound publications, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills to build effective relationships within the team and across the Division.
• Manage the development of clinical trial protocols, final reports, clinical brochures, and the negotiation and execution of clinical site agreements.
• Prepare Clinical Project Charters outlining timelines, budgets, and personnel requirements, ensuring projects operate within approved scope and budget.
• Align functional goals with the Division’s long‑term business needs and strategic objectives.
• Maintain, promote, and model social, ethical, and organizational norms and ensure adherence to compliance standards and ethical principles.
• Collaborate with internal (e.g., Product, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Legal) and external (e.g., Principal Investigators, Key Opinion Leaders) partners to execute strategic initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or medical field required
• Master’s degree, PhD, MD, or DO strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of related clinical research experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and conducting randomized controlled trials
• Strong understanding of the scientific method and its application to well controlled clinical evaluations
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing clinical research teams

Skills & Competencies :

• Deep knowledge and expertise in clinical research design research and execution
• Content expertise in the metabolic health space
• Strong project management, budgeting, and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and external regulatory agencies
• Strong collaborative skills and experience working in matrixed organizations
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.