Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Associate Clinical Site Lead – Northern California

1 years
$50,000 – $100,000,
10 Nov. 21, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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 (Remote)

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


About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to improving patient outcomes at every stage of life. Our innovative portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With over 114,000 colleagues in 160+ countries, Abbott delivers life-changing technologies and therapies across the healthcare spectrum.


Position Overview

Abbott is seeking an Associate Clinical Site Lead for the Northern California region to support cardiovascular clinical trials across multiple therapy areas, including Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology (EP), Structural Heart, and Heart Failure. This role is remote-based with travel required (~75%), including potential international visits.

The Associate Clinical Site Lead will assist in study execution, protocol adherence, and operational excellence, gaining expertise in clinical trial management, procedure support, data collection, and compliance with ICH-GCP standards. This position offers the foundation to grow into a senior clinical leadership role within Abbott.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Site Management

  • Develop and maintain a productive clinical territory by identifying and supporting high-performing sites.

  • Assess investigator qualifications and align site capabilities with study requirements.

  • Maintain effective communication with principal investigators, research coordinators, and site regulatory personnel.

  • Provide technical and procedural support to sites and Abbott field staff.

Study Lifecycle Management

  • Support site nomination, qualification, and start-up processes.

  • Facilitate site initiation visits and ensure adherence to regulatory and legal requirements.

  • Train site personnel on protocol requirements and Abbott technologies.

  • Develop site-specific strategies to optimize patient enrollment and minimize protocol deviations.

  • Monitor and review study data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with GCP and regulatory standards.

  • Maintain accurate records of monitoring visits and site performance.

Training and Procedure Support

  • Provide clinical and technical expertise during trial procedures, site visits, and commercial launches as needed.

  • Train site and Abbott staff to ensure proper protocol execution and procedure support.

Collaboration with Commercial Teams

  • Support local sales teams and contribute to education on new and existing Abbott products.

  • Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and clinical inquiries.

Continuous Learning & Expertise Development

  • Maintain knowledge of Abbott cardiovascular products, competitive landscape, and disease states.

  • Stay current on industry developments, clinical evidence, and published scientific data.

  • Develop a functional area of expertise and serve as a local clinical resource.

Problem Solving & Communication

  • Exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills.

  • Exhibit strong oral and written communication to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and clinical stakeholders.


Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent.

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical or research experience.


Preferred Qualifications

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

  • Relevant cardiovascular clinical trial experience.

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

  • Ability to travel approximately 75%, including international trips.


Why Join Abbott

  • Participate in innovative cardiovascular clinical research.

  • Access to professional development and global career growth opportunities.

  • Competitive compensation: $50,000 – $100,000, depending on location and experience.

  • Work with a global leader in healthcare technology committed to improving patient outcomes.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.


This rewrite is SEO-optimized for keywords such as: Associate Clinical Site Lead, cardiovascular clinical trials, Abbott clinical research, remote clinical role, Northern California clinical research, EP and heart failure trials. It also ensures professional tone, global relevance, and GPT-friendly structure for searchability and candidate engagement.