Regional Clinical Affairs Manager - Electrophysiology

Abbott Nutrition; Illinois; Remote; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with high employer贡献

Tuition reimbursement / FreeU program

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Regional Clinical Affairs Manager for Electrophysiology. This field-based role focuses on clinical research, site launches, and KOL engagement, driving partnerships and study execution across the territory. Travel up to 50% is required.

The role emphasizes collaboration across clinical and commercial teams, with opportunities for leadership and cross-country project involvement within Abbott's EP business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 9+ years of cardiovascular clinical work experience with leadership recognition.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (international travel possible).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and strategic support to the Clinical Affairs Organization focusing on EP BU technologies.
• Lead new clinical site launches and site enrollment to meet study milestones.
• Develop strategic plans for research partnerships within the territory and manage KOL relationships.
• Mentor FCA staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support BU goals.

Skills

KOL engagement

Clinical trial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or biological sciences

Job description

## Regional Clinical Affairs Manager - ElectrophysiologyApply: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park: Full time: Posted Today: 31166838Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Regional Clinical Affairs Manager, Electrophysiology****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** In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.The **EP Regional Clinical Affairs Manager** is a field-based, strategic role in the clinical research space. Key responsibilities include clinical and strategic support to the Clinical Affairs Organization, with a specific focus on BU technologies and therapy areas. This role directly impacts key clinical trial and new technology approval timelines through study acceleration and enrollment driving efforts. Specific priorities include relationship development with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), leading new clinical site launches, identifying new clinical research partners, and developing strategic plans for research partnerships within territory. **What you’ll work on*** Clinical Site Management & Enrollment: act as the primary point of contact for clinical trial sites, proactively driving patient enrollment and ensuring study milestones are met.* Prioritize engagements with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to foster strong clinical research relationships. Lead efforts to increase KOL engagements across study committees, publication efforts, and congress presentations.* Manage multi-cultural, multi-country relationships with customers and cross-functional internal teams.* Illustrate exemplary collaboration with commercial leadership, and across other BUs to foster a cohesive physician clinical experience across all of Abbott.* Manage new site launches, ensuring smooth and efficient implementation of clinical research studies. Lead debriefs, both internally and with physician study investigators, to action early procedure experiences into improved clinical study execution.* Identify and develop new clinical research sites to expand the territory and support future clinical trial execution and early feasibility studies.* Manage day-to-day priorities, scheduling, forecasting, and strategic planning for the assigned territory.* Serve as lead for clinical projects collaborating as an integral member of core teams.* Serve as key member of cross-functional groups leading knowledge transference between clinical and commercial realms supporting BU goals (ex. new product launches)* Maintain competency in technical support and troubleshooting for clinical research study procedures involving Abbott BU technologies.* Participate in high-profile presentations, advisory boards, and special projects that enhance FCA staff productivity and contribute to Abbott’s corporate goals.* Mentor and support FCS staff, with opportunity for direct-report management. **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, biological sciences, or a related field, OR equivalent or related experience in cardiology or clinical research.* 9 or more years of progressively more responsible relevant clinical work experience in the cardiovascular field.* Recognized nationally as a leader/expert in the field.* Ability to travel up to 50%. May include international travel opportunities. **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and managing clinical research sites.* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to manage challenging conversations with multi-country, multi-cultural physicians and cross-functional partners.* Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a territory.* Leadership potential and experience in mentoring or people-management. **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**$99,300.00 – $198,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Clinical Affairs / Statistics## **DIVISION:**EP Electrophysiology## **LOCATION:**United States of America : Remote## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 50 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Yes## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basisAbbott 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf