Field Clinical Specialist
Abbott
Summary
We are seeking a Field Clinical Specialist to work Remotely covering Illinois for our Vascular division. This is a remote role but candidate must live or relocate to Illinois.
Job description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Field Clinical Specialist to work Remotely covering Illinois for our Vascular division. This is a remote role but candidate must live or relocate to Illinois.
The Field Clinical Specialist has comprehensive knowledge in the area of Medical Affairs. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
What You'll Work On
- As the Specialist in the Medical Affairs Sub-Function, considered as a highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in overseeing the direction, planning, execution, clinical trials/research and the data collection activities.
- Contributes to implementation of clinical protocols, and facilitates completion of final reports.
- Recruits clinical investigators and negotiates study design and costs.
- Responsible for directing human clinical trials, phases III & IV for company products under development.
- Participates in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring.
- Coordinates and provides reporting information for reports submitted to the regulatory agencies.
- Monitors adherence to protocols by clinicians within a clinical setting.
- Monitors and determines study completion.
- Coordinates and oversees investigator initiations and group studies.
- May participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring.
- May act as consultant/liaison with other corporations when working under licensing agreements.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly prefer an RN or RT with Cath Lab experience
- Medical Device
- Clinical Trial and/or Research Experience
80% Travel within the United States
Requirements
- Associate's Degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Highly prefer an RN or RT with Cath Lab experience
- Medical Device experience preferred
- Clinical Trial and/or Research Experience preferred
- 80% Travel within the United States
Benefits
- Free Medical Coverage (HIP PPO)
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save Student Debt Program
- FreeU Education Benefit
- Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.