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
UnknownVisa
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

Clinical Study Management
Project Management
Global Clinical Trials
Study Design
Clinical Research
Operational Excellence
Strategic Leadership
Portfolio Management
Budget Management

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

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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