Field Clinical Specialist

Abbott • Libertyville, IL

2d • $68,000 - $136,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position is field based and remote to candidates located in the United States. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 75% during active Clinical Trial Enrollment Periods. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. We are seeking a high caliber EP Field Clinical Specialist. This position will be primarily responsible for demonstrated and consistent technical and clinical support to the Clinical Affairs Organization, with specific focus on Electrophysiology (EP) Business Unit (BU) technologies and therapy areas. This individual will focus on developing the skills required to provide field support of clinical research study procedures with Abbott EP BU technologies, including accurate technical support and troubleshooting. Following a robust training period, you will function as an expert resource for covering clinical study procedures, managing challenging technical/clinical protocol troubleshooting scenarios, critical software or product testing while collaborating with clinical sites and other cross functional partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, a related field, equivalent or related certification in Electrophysiology/Cardiology.
• 1-3 years of progressively more responsible relevant clinical work experience in the Electrophysiology field.
• Experience using MS Office Suite
• High level of competency and knowledge in EP Lab procedures.
• Advanced verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 75% during active trial enrollment periods.
• Must be able to lift to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• EP Clinical background and field-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for clinical research related enrollment and procedures in specified (EP) therapy area.
• Serve as a technology, protocol and clinical trial procedure expert and resource to Abbott stakeholders, physicians, and research personnel at the site.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of assigned clinical sites.
• Nominate, approach, and complete qualification processes including establishing site/sponsor expectations for study execution.
• Contract/budget escalations as part of the start-up process.
• Site-specific strategies to promote appropriate patient enrollment.
• Identify site successes and challenges and assist in implementing troubleshooting techniques that promote study goal achievement.
• Provide ongoing feedback concerning all aspects of study progress, specifically enrollment and procedure related, for the purpose of developing and implementing strategies that will optimize patient safety and contribute to organizational and corporate goals/objectives.
• Participate in training for facility staff regarding protocol requirements and technology.
• Develop proficiencies to provide support for all study-related aspects to research partners, including but not limited to the following: technical, protocol, standard of care, clinical trial reimbursement, etc.
• Responsible for product reporting and troubleshooting with customers and field personnel within the EP BU clinical research portfolio.
• Work with territory Clinical Site Leads to share best practices and develop capabilities to optimize trial data quality.
• Collaborate with and provide feedback to Clinical Scientists, study teams, and Clinical Site Leads on study design and procedure and product experiences.
• Identify and communicate best practices relevant to clinical trial execution.
• Collaborate with EP FCS partners to advance key EP BU projects.
• Assist as needed in corporate product education as it relates to investigative technologies, as necessary: development and review of training materials, presentations, regional and national product launches, and BU commercial field education.
• Develop collaborative cross-divisional team relationships.
• Communicate to EP BU FCA Management and study team proactively and in a timely manner, all study and site updates critical to clinical priorities.
• Identify and share best practices for clinical site management.
• Deepen area(s) of expertise and function as a clinical and technical resource.
• Develop and utilize effective communication skills in difficult conversations with key clinical stakeholders.
• Contribute additional value to the organization beyond primary responsibilities which may include but are not limited to: Actively seek opportunities to deliver value on a national level.
• Provide feedback on product performance.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees