Senior Clinical Specimen Operations Lead

Regulatory Jobs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks a Sr. Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist to lead planning and execution of specimen logistics for clinical studies. You will coordinate supply, sample handling, and data flows, working with clinical, lab, and external partners to keep programs on time and within budget.

The role is on-site in Madison, WI or San Diego, CA, with up to 10% travel. You will mentor teammates, improve processes, and ensure regulatory and quality standards are met across studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in clinical trial operations, specimen or sample management, logistics, or related operational support.
• 3+ years in a project management support role.
• Demonstrated cross‑functional coordination across multiple studies or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of specimen logistics for clinical studies, ensuring supply, collection, shipment, receipt, processing, storage, and reconciliation meet standards.
• Translate study requirements into actionable specimen operations plans and coordinate timelines with stakeholders.
• Analyze key specimen and supply metrics to identify risks and data‑driven improvements.
• Resolve logistics issues with sound judgment and escalation when needed.
• Drive continuous process improvement and contribute to standard practices across studies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on specimen operations.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Clinical operations

Specimen logistics

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences / related field

CAPM certification (PMI)

Job description

Abbott seeks a Sr. Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist to lead planning and execution of specimen logistics for clinical studies. You will coordinate supply, sample handling, and data flows, working with clinical, lab, and external partners to keep programs on time and within budget.

The role is on-site in Madison, WI or San Diego, CA, with up to 10% travel. You will mentor teammates, improve processes, and ensure regulatory and quality standards are met across studies.