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Clinical Site Lead

Abbott
Abbott
2+ years
$60,000 – $120,000 annually
10 June 20, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Job Summary

Abbott is hiring a Clinical Site Lead for its Cardiovascular division based in Houston, TX. This critical field-based role offers the opportunity to lead site management activities across various cardiovascular therapies including Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, EP, Structural Heart, and Heart Failure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in interventional cardiology clinical research, ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in clinical trial execution.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain clinical territory for cardiovascular therapies in Texas and Oklahoma.

  • Identify, assess, and maintain high-quality clinical sites for successful study execution.

  • Lead site initiation, qualification, and start-up processes ensuring protocol compliance.

  • Train site personnel on protocol requirements, regulatory processes, and Abbott technologies.

  • Drive patient enrollment, manage site recruitment performance, and provide feedback for improvements.

  • Conduct monitoring visits including initiation, periodic, and close-out to ensure data accuracy and regulatory adherence.

  • Facilitate resolution of data discrepancies, queries, and ensure timely data entry and reporting.

  • Serve as clinical and technical expert for trial procedure support and product usage.

  • Collaborate with sales and commercial teams for new product education where appropriate.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease states, Abbott products, and relevant clinical trial procedures.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience in life sciences or related field.

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical trial experience in medical device or cardiovascular field.

  • Strong understanding of interventional cardiology and catheter lab procedures.

  • Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and clinical trial execution.

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or medical field (RN, EMT, PA).

  • Competency in operating room/cath lab protocols and procedures.

  • Experience in cardiovascular clinical trials with increasing responsibility.


Perks & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $60,000 – $120,000 annually (may vary by location).

  • Free medical coverage via HIP PPO (upon wellness assessment completion).

  • Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save program, and FreeU education benefit.

  • High employer contribution to retirement savings plan.

  • Paid time off and comprehensive wellness benefits.

  • Global career development opportunities with a recognized industry leader.


Company Description

Abbott is a globally renowned healthcare leader dedicated to advancing medical device innovations that improve quality of life. With a presence in over 160 countries, Abbott's technologies serve diverse healthcare needs, ranging from diagnostics to structural heart therapies.


Work Mode: On-site (Field-based role in Houston, TX)


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