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Associate Clinical Site Lead – Northern California

1 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 19, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Clinical Site Lead – Northern California

Location: United States – California (Remote)
Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs

About Abbott

Abbott is a globally recognized healthcare leader committed to advancing innovative technologies across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. With a presence in more than 160 countries and a workforce of 114,000 professionals, Abbott delivers solutions that support healthier living at every stage of life.

Role Summary

The Associate Clinical Site Lead supports clinical trial execution across multiple Abbott Cardiovascular therapies, including Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, and Heart Failure. This role operates under the supervision of senior clinical leadership and contributes to high-quality study performance, protocol adherence, site training, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

This remote role supports clinical sites across Northern California and is ideal for individuals building foundational expertise in clinical operations, cardiovascular research, and ICH-GCP practices.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Territory Development

  • Identify, develop, and maintain clinical sites aligned with start-up timelines, enrollment goals, and quality standards.

  • Assess investigator capabilities and match site expertise to study-specific requirements.

  • Build strong relationships with Principal Investigators, Research Coordinators, and regulatory teams.

  • Provide technical and protocol-specific support to site personnel.

  • Serve as a communication link between clinical sites and Abbott’s internal clinical and operational teams.

2. Study Lifecycle Management

Start-Up Activities

  • Lead site nomination, qualification, and initiation processes.

  • Facilitate regulatory and contractual requirements in coordination with internal teams.

  • Train site personnel on clinical protocols, technology, and operational expectations.

Enrollment Activities

  • Develop site-specific enrollment strategies.

  • Monitor performance metrics and assist sites in overcoming recruitment challenges.

  • Attend and support clinical procedures and follow-ups when needed.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of ICH-GCP requirements and Abbott clinical certifications.

  • Proactively identify risks, deviations, and compliance concerns.

  • Collect essential documents, verify source data, and ensure accuracy across all clinical records.

  • Resolve data queries, protocol deviations, and compliance issues.

  • Document and report monitoring activities according to Abbott standards.

3. Training & Procedure Support

  • Train internal teams and investigative sites on protocols and device technologies.

  • Provide procedure coverage and technical expertise as required for clinical trials.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Abbott’s commercial teams on new product education when appropriate.

  • Support clinical and commercial teams by addressing technical inquiries and troubleshooting.

  • Enhance customer experience through clinical expertise and proactive engagement.

5. Continuous Learning & Expertise Development

  • Maintain up-to-date understanding of disease states, cardiovascular therapies, scientific literature, and Abbott technologies.

  • Develop expertise in at least one clinical specialty area.

  • Complete certifications required for specific cardiovascular clinical areas.

6. Problem-Solving & Communication

  • Demonstrate independent decision-making and analytical skills.

  • Maintain high-quality written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Manage shifting priorities and support multiple clinical demands effectively.


Required Qualifications

  • Associate Degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research, healthcare, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Nursing, Health Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience in cardiovascular clinical trials or cardiology-related clinical research.

  • Competency in catheterization lab and operating room protocols and procedures.

  • Ability to travel up to 75%, including potential international travel.


Join Abbott

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to innovative cardiovascular research within a global healthcare leader. Abbott offers professional growth, a collaborative environment, and the chance to support technologies that transform patient outcomes.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.