Senior Clinical Project Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

A healthy heart is essential to good health. Our Cardiac Rhythm Management devices keep the heart beating at a healthy pace with pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators and implantable cardiac monitors, all designed to get people’s hearts working better sooner. That’s why we’re committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people’s health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster.

We currently have an opening for a Senior Clinical Project Manager focusing on Cardiac Rhythm Management in Sylmar, CA (Greater Los Angles area). This person will lead a cross-functional team, and is a great opportunity for someone interested in fast-paced and exciting global trials.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Manage at least one global clinical study; Depending on scope and phase of project, may support multiple projects.

  • Provide project management expertise throughout the development and implementation of clinical studies.

  • Interact with various study support groups and the business unit in order to assist in clinical strategy, the development of study plans, and project deliverables.

  • Also assigned to other non-trial related activities such as process and procedure teams.  

  • Support and mentor junior-level project managers.   

  • Present clinical study milestone updates to Abbott leadership and clinical sites.    

  • Facilitate communication between R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Sales and Marketing, Training, Senior Management and investigational sites by conducting team meetings, drafting and sending routine correspondence (e.g., newsletters) and by presenting regular updates to management staff. 

  • Facilitate site selection process by conducting meetings with appropriate departments and individuals to review and revise draft site list as necessary, and by communicating the final site list to team members.  

  • Manage clinical study timelines, budget by utilizing the appropriate project management tools, selecting providers, managing vendor contracts and ensuring expenditures are within budgetary guidelines.   

  • Identify resource needs and elevates/resolves resource constraints with mgmt.

  • Facilitate regulatory submissions and communications by communicating with Regulatory Affairs during the submission process.   

  • Facilitate the development of clinical strategy and trial design by conducting meetings with the appropriate departments and individuals to obtain feedback/direction.

  • Provide input to protocol design, case report form design, data management plan, monitoring plan.

  • Organize Steering Committee meetings and communication; Coordinate investigator and research coordinator meetings.

  • Oversee compliance to study requirements; Reviews compliance to protocol and elevates critical protocol deviations

  • Work with Study Team to coordinate activities for all milestones; database locks, annual reports, presentation and publications

  • Provide study-specific training to internal team members and site personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, biological sciences, medical/scientific, or related field.

  • Minimum 3 years of direct project management (or at least 5 years of related) work experience.

  • Clinical research experience and applicable knowledge of clinical trial regulations for both US and OUS.

  • Demonstrated leadership/management skills with respect to achievement of company goals and objectives.

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, experience hosting large project meetings and driving engagement.

  • Effective written communication skills and ability to write professional/technical internal and external communications without oversight.

  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

  • Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.

  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Medical device work experience.

  • Advanced degree in Sciences, Engineering, or related field.

  • Experience in cardiovascular therapeutic area for both pre-market and post-market clinical trials.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

  • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans

  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs

  • Paid time off

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

  • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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