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Abbott Laboratories

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Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Principal Field Clinical Specialist to manage territory effectively, develop partnerships with clinical research sites, and train staff on investigational devices. This role involves significant interaction with the medical community to enhance clinical trial visibility and execution. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and have experience in clinical research within the medical device industry.

Benefits

Career development opportunities
Health Investment Plan (HIP) covered
Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
Excellent retirement savings plan
Paid time off and flexible working conditions

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or Engineering required.
  • Typically, at least four years of clinical research experience preferred.
  • Significant experience in a field-based role in the medical device industry.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively manage territory by developing research partnerships with clinical sites.
  • Train physicians and support staff on investigational devices and clinical trial procedures.
  • Support engineering efforts on next generation TAVI platform development.

Skills

Communication
Organizational skills
Multitasking

Education

Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences or Engineering

Job description

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Principal Field Clinical Specialist
Apply remote type Individual Office Exception Approved locations United States - California - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 31122433 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Principal Field Clinical Specialist

Working at Abbott

At 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

This position works remotely, with travel, for our Structural Heart Medical Device division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. This FCS position works closely with Global Clinical Affairs (GCA) including the Medical Director and Program Management, Global Clinical Organization (GCO) field personnel, and Abbott’s Commercial TAVI team. This position has significant interaction with Study Investigators, Research Coordinators, Physician Assistants, and Nurses. This position is required to execute their job responsibilities within established corporate policies and standard operating procedures.

What You’ll Work On

  • Effectively manage territory by developing long-standing research partnerships with clinical sites, establishing regular touch points with site investigators and research teams to elevate trial visibility. Supporting site research teams by streamlining screening activities, developing tools and best practices to qualify trial candidates, and identifying barriers to enrollment.

  • Acquire critical knowledge of sites’ clinical research capabilities to support Abbott’s clinical evidence generation strategies.

  • Responsible for ensuring timely clinical trial site nominations, qualification assessments, and activations for the Structural Heart Division.

  • Be a TAVI Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trainer of FCPS, providing expertise in subject eligibility, training, and case support delivering strong enrollment, outstanding clinical outcomes, and data quality.

  • Train physicians, support staff, and research personnel on investigational devices, clinical trial Procedural techniques and protocols.

  • Maintain Clinical Investigation Protocol (CIP) expertise, to facilitate appropriate trial subject selection for TAVI clinical trials.

  • Provide procedural guidance to physicians when implanting investigational TAVI devices or acting as back-up to commercial clinical support as needed.

  • Act as a mentor and trainer to less experienced FCSs within their region or in other parts of the country.

  • Coordinate communication with internal and external customers to facilitate efficient and compliant clinical trial execution.

  • Develop presentation materials to support Investigator Meetings, National Conferences, as well as TAVI product technical training and best practices.

  • Convey franchise clinical evidence and strategy with confidence to physicians and research partners.

  • Function as a “pipeline” between Abbott and the Medical Community, constantly communicating valuable information to internal and external customers (product planning, engineering, marketing, and education).

  • Support engineering efforts on next generation TAVI platform development by contributing clinical knowledge to early product design iterations and performing in-vitro / in-vivo device and system evaluations.

  • Develop clinical best practices on next generation TAVI platforms and provide procedural case support for all phases of product development, from First in Man through Early Feasibility, and IDE Studies.

  • Engage with clinical sites to raise subject diversity awareness in neighboring communities and identify barriers to enrolling a diverse trial population.

  • Identify opportunities to establish best practices within the organization.

  • Complete and maintain certifications that are relevant to their specific product area.

  • Complies with U.S (United States). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned. These dutiesmay include taking calls on evenings and/or weekends for time-sensitive patient case reviews and customer needs.

  • Role will evolve as we scale for professional growth opportunities.

  • Assist in managing all other FCPS.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent. An advanced credential is preferred.

  • An advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration such as Biological Sciences. Professional Health Science certification or designation.

  • Typically, at least four years of clinical research experience (preferablyfield clinical affairs) is preferred.

  • Significant experience in a field-based role in the medical device industry, particularly experience with Cath Lab/Hybrid OR procedures and protocol.

  • Ability to work in a geographically diverse business environment.

  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

  • Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.

  • Independent worker with strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

  • Ability to travel approximately 50% - 75%.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

  • A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

  • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

  • Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

  • Paid time off

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

  • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on X @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$97,300.00 – $194,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Clinical Affairs / Statistics
DIVISION:
SH Structural Heart
LOCATION:
United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > California : Remote
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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