Senior Director, Clinical Study Management at Abbott

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required
Advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience required leading large-scale, pre-market clinical trials in the medical device industry
Proven success required managing global studies and large budgets
Experience in vascular or cardiovascular devices is a plus
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong understanding of the global regulatory landscape

Responsibilities

Lead the project management of global clinical trials with budgets exceeding $100MM
Influence study design allowing for seamless study execution
Drive strategic execution of clinical and regulatory goals across diverse therapeutic areas
Manage timelines, budgets, and resources across a complex, multi-BU portfolio
Collaborate with global teams to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of project managers and clinical professionals
Oversee 400+ annual study milestones with a continuous improvement mindset—leveraging data and feedback loops to enhance efficiency, predictability, and execution quality
Engage early in protocol development to ensure operational feasibility, minimize downstream challenges, and optimize business outcomes
Serve as a strategic partner to the business by aligning clinical operations with long-term regulatory and reimbursement goals
Influence study design to support future approvals and market access

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Clinical Study ManagementProject ManagementGlobal Clinical TrialsStudy DesignClinical ResearchOperational ExcellenceStrategic LeadershipPortfolio ManagementBudget Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation can I expect for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Senior Director role?

The role requires strategic leadership in clinical research, expertise in project management of global clinical trials, ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources, knowledge of regulatory compliance, and experience mentoring high-performing teams.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott offers a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment where you can do work that matters, grow your career, be your true self, and enjoy recognition as a great place to work with executive visibility.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees