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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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

The Clinical Trail Operation Assocaite position is located in San Diego, CA. The position monitors progress of clinical trials at the site level and ensures that they are conducted, recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practices (GCP), and other applicable regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'L DO

• Develops and maintains liaison with clinical investigators, medical educators, clinical research organizations (CRO), affiliated hospitals, state and/or government hospitals, and research institutions to initiate and expedite clinical studies on products that have investigational new drug or medical devices approval.

• Responsible for reviewing adverse event cases with investigators, determining and monitoring time schedules, preparing study documents, and issuing status reports.

• May assist with design, development, and monitoring of clinical evaluation projects.

• Trains investigators and site personnel.

• Includes headquarter and field clinical research associates (CRA).

• May contact and recommend qualified investigators to perform studies and initiate clinical trials.

• Ensures recruitment and retention of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.Research or health care related academic or work experience preferable.Good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail.Good written and verbal communication skills.Good written and spoken English.Computer literacy: e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.Willingness to travel for job related activities if required (expected travel for this position is < 10%).

The base pay for this position is $24.40 – $48.80 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.