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Senior Field Clinical Specialist

Abbott
Abbott
7+ years
USD $78,000 – $156,000 per year
United States
10 Feb. 16, 2026
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

Senior Field Clinical Specialist

Location: United States (Remote)
Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Company: Abbott
Division: Vascular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of Cath Lab and/or medical device experience
Compensation: USD $78,000 – $156,000 per year (may vary by location)
Travel Requirement: Up to 80%

Job Overview
Abbott is seeking an experienced Senior Field Clinical Specialist to join its Vascular Division within Global Clinical Affairs. This fully remote position is open to candidates based anywhere in the United States. The role focuses on leading and supporting clinical research activities, including clinical trial execution, protocol implementation, and regulatory reporting.

The Senior Field Clinical Specialist serves as a subject matter expert responsible for overseeing clinical study operations, managing clinical data collection processes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards. This position supports the development of innovative, minimally invasive vascular technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management and Execution
Lead and support the implementation of clinical study protocols and facilitate the preparation of final clinical reports. Direct human clinical trials, including Phase III and Phase IV studies, for medical device products under development.

Clinical Research and Study Coordination
Recruit and manage clinical investigators, negotiate study designs, and coordinate study execution. Oversee investigator site initiation activities and manage group studies to ensure successful completion.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Monitoring
Monitor study adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements. Support adverse event reporting and safety monitoring processes. Prepare and coordinate reports submitted to regulatory authorities.

Data Collection and Reporting
Oversee clinical data collection activities and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with study objectives. Provide reporting insights and documentation to support clinical and regulatory decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a liaison between internal teams, external research partners, and corporate stakeholders. May support partnerships under licensing agreements and collaborate with global clinical and product development teams.

Operational Oversight
Ensure timely study completion, evaluate research outcomes, and provide strategic recommendations to improve clinical processes and product development initiatives.

Educational Qualifications

Associate’s degree required.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in Cath Lab operations and/or medical device industry.
Hands-on experience in clinical trial support, clinical research, or medical device product development preferred.
Experience with coronary and peripheral vascular technologies preferred.
Background as a Cath Lab Technician or Surgical Technician is advantageous.
Experience with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and related technologies preferred.

Core Competencies

Strong expertise in clinical trial management and regulatory compliance.
In-depth knowledge of vascular and interventional medical technologies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote and highly collaborative environment.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical and regulatory teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company
Abbott is a global healthcare leader focused on delivering innovative solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded medicines. With operations in more than 160 countries, Abbott is committed to advancing healthcare technologies that improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life worldwide.