Clinical Associate

Abbott • Daytona Beach, FL

6d • Remote

About The Position

Abbott’s Clinical Associate supports the U.S. Electrophysiology (EP) team by providing clinical and technical support in hospital settings, using EP technology to assist with the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The role works closely with physicians, hospital staff, and field sales teams to support the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and improve patient outcomes. It requires substantial independence in planning and carrying out daily work, monitoring performance, and communicating status and insights to management and the team.

The position includes regional coverage of EP procedures in electrophysiology laboratories and/or operating rooms, and serves as a clinical interface between the medical community and Abbott’s business. The Clinical Associate develops product expertise and credible clinical relationships, supports the safe and effective use of Abbott EP products, and assists with training, demonstrations, troubleshooting, clinical studies, and sales activities. A structured training program emphasizes hands-on learning. The role involves occasional travel for in-person instruction and live procedure coverage; the posting lists travel at 50% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Verification that the candidate will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include COVID-19 vaccination.
• Ability to travel; the posting specifies travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional clinical and technical support and procedural case coverage in electrophysiology labs and/or operating rooms.
• Support physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and field sales staff with inquiries about EP products and their safe and effective use.
• Act as a clinical interface between the medical community and Abbott’s business, building and maintaining credible clinical relationships with customers.
• Develop and maintain a thorough command of EP products, including technical details, software use, and capabilities.
• Support EP sales representatives by collaborating with sales personnel, facilitating regional training seminars, participating in clinical studies and data collection, troubleshooting, and leading or supporting product in-service trainings and demonstrations.
• Develop engineering, sales, educational, and technical skills in alignment with territory strategy, including learning from senior sales personnel and management.
• Stay current on industry developments, regulatory requirements, company and competitor products, market trends, and strategic goals.
• Provide management with feedback on market trends and customer insights to inform strategic decisions and next-generation product development.
• Use effective, cost-efficient business practices and evaluate their effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Plan, organize, and perform work independently; monitor performance and report status to the manager.
• Participate in occasional travel for in-person instruction and live procedure coverage.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level