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Clinical Site Lead - Los Angeles

2+ years
$60,000 – $120,000
10 Dec. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Clinical Site Lead – Los Angeles

Location: Remote (California, United States)
Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Company: Abbott

About Abbott

Abbott is a global leader in healthcare innovation, committed to improving lives through advanced medical technologies. With a broad portfolio across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, Abbott serves patients and providers in more than 160 countries. The company employs over 114,000 professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions worldwide.

Role Overview

The Clinical Site Lead oversees study execution and operational performance across Abbott’s cardiovascular therapies, including Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, and Heart Failure. This role serves as a key resource in protocol execution, procedure support, data quality monitoring, and clinical trial enrollment.

The Clinical Site Lead ensures adherence to ICH-GCP standards, study protocols, and regulatory requirements. The position also supports site selection, startup processes, ongoing training, data quality oversight, and site performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Territory Development and Site Management

  • Identify, assess, and maintain clinical trial sites capable of meeting study goals, startup timelines, and quality expectations

  • Evaluate investigator qualifications and ensure alignment with study requirements

  • Maintain effective communication with principal investigators, coordinators, regulatory personnel, and internal Abbott teams

  • Provide technical and clinical support to field staff and study teams

  • Facilitate communication between trial sites and internal Abbott stakeholders

2. Study Lifecycle Management

Start-Up

  • Lead site nomination, qualification, and initiation processes

  • Train facility staff on protocol requirements and study technologies

  • Collaborate with regulatory and contracts teams to ensure compliance

Enrollment

  • Develop site-specific enrollment strategies

  • Identify challenges and implement solutions to achieve recruitment goals

  • Attend study procedures and follow-ups when required

Regulatory and Quality Oversight

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practice

  • Monitor site performance, deviations, adverse events, and data quality

  • Collect essential documents and ensure data accuracy and completeness

  • Conduct site visits and maintain detailed monitoring records

  • Escalate non-compliance according to internal policy

3. Training and Procedure Coverage

  • Provide clinical and technical training for site personnel and Abbott teams

  • Support clinical trial procedures and technology implementation

  • Attend procedures or assign trained personnel as needed

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Support commercial teams with technical expertise during product education and launch activities

  • Act as a resource for customer inquiries and troubleshooting

  • Strengthen relationships with key customers and clinical stakeholders

5. Additional Responsibilities

  • Adapt to changing project priorities and timelines

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice, Abbott products, and competitive landscape

  • Serve as a clinical and technical resource within an assigned area of expertise

  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and related work experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a related clinical or research function

  • Working knowledge of clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, and technical procedures

  • Ability to analyze clinical data, apply judgment, and follow established processes

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience working in a quality-regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, health sciences, nursing, or related field

  • 2+ years of clinical trial experience, preferably in cardiovascular therapeutic areas

  • Experience in catheterization lab or operating room environments

  • Understanding of clinical research methodologies and device-related studies

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

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $60,000 – $120,000
(Compensation may vary depending on location and experience.)