Abbott Laboratories is hiring: Clinical Site Lead - Atlanta, Georgia in Atlanta

The Clinical Site Lead drives study execution and operational excellence across Abbott Cardiovascular therapies (Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, EP, Structural Heart, and Heart Failure). Recognized resource in protocol execution, increasing product and disease state knowledge, procedure support (as needed), procedure outcomes and early indication of trends, clinical trial enrollment, and ICH-GCP and clinical research application.Adheres to specified site nomination, qualification, and startup processes. Leads ongoing training/retraining of all site stakeholders to ensure protocol adherence. Continuously reviews, manages, and influences all aspects of site’s recruitment and data collection performance (enrollment, discrepancy resolution, compliance, etc.). Proactively utilizes appropriate operational metrics to minimize screen failure, attrition rate, etc. Monitors to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice, and accuracy standards inclusive of site initiation, periodic, and close-out visits.**Main Responsibilities** Understand and assess investigators’ interests and qualifications. Identify appropriate investigators as defined by study-specific requirements and by the applicable regulatory code.Facilitate communication between clinical sites and other Abbott clinical staff (e.g., operations management, study team, Site Contracts Associate), as needed.Understand regulatory and legal requirements for study participation at a level that allows for appropriate collaboration with Abbott clinical staff, e.g. Site CRA, Site Contract Associate.Train facility staff regarding protocol requirements and technology.Core level Abbott certification and/or equivalent level proficiencyFacilitate resolution of data queries and action items at clinical sites When appropriate, collaborate in the education of local sales groups on new product launches.When appropriate, contribute to the education of customers on new and existing Abbott products.Meet with key customers where Abbott GCO presence can elevate the customer experience. **6. Remain current on developments in the field of expertise including clinical and Abbott product knowledge, competitive positioning and published scientific and economic evidence.** **7. Possess independent problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions.****8. Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.** **Require Qualifications:** Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experienceWorking technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.Minimum 2 years Related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area **Preferred Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree Or Master’s Degree in engineering, science, health science, nursing, or a related field, OR equivalent or related experience in cardiology or clinical research.2 + years of progressively more responsible relevant clinical trial experience in the cardiovascular field.Ability to travel approximately 75%, including internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr