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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 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 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 daily out of our Lake Forest, IL or South Portland, Maine location in the Rapid Diagnostics, Infectious Disease division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
What You’ll Work On
Oversees clinical monitoring activities of both small and large-scale clinical trials
Effectively lead the operational clinical team for assigned studies and delegate appropriate tasks, assignments, and responsibilities to subordinates.
Provide feedback on study/protocol design as needed
Promotes operational efficiency teamwork among CRAs
Supervises study project team
Communicates monitoring and site management updates and issues to team; escalates monitoring-related study timeline and quality risks to Clinical Program Manager/Clinical Project Lead
Collaborate with the Legal Department to develop study contract templates across the trial and specifically for each study site.
Proactively prevents and identifies issues related to monitoring or site issues
Proficient use of, and capability to train others, on ECD systems; ability to create Case Report Forms and protocol-specific edit checks
Creates and maintains monitoring tracking tools and develops study tools and templates for CRAs and site personnel
Develops the Site Monitoring Plan and ensures CRA compliance with the plan
Reviews monitoring visit reports and assures adherence to study timelines for report submission and finalization
Participates in site start-up activities including site selection and regulatory document collection, review, approval and tracking; development of informed consent forms /assent forms as applicable
Creates study template documents, regulatory binder and other study related documents
Develops study-specific CRA training materials. Trains CRA team and tracks and maintains documentation of training throughout the project
Qualifies, reviews and manages CROs and study suppliers
Works closely with CA department management for resourcing issues and escalates pertinent CRA performance and site compliance issues when necessary
Additional project and tasks as determined by department and organizational needs
Technical skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Advanced knowledge of clinical trial practices and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of clinical trial, design, clinical trial databases, and data analysis clinical trials.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Qualifications
Minimum BA or BS in Science or similar field of study
5 or more years of related experience in a similar role.
Willingness to travel for job related activities if required (Travel may be approximately 20%).
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of previous experience as a manager in previous role.
8 or more years of experience is preferred.
Medical/Pharma background in overseeing clinical trials preferred
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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.
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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.