Regional Clinical Affairs Manager - Electrophysiology

Abbott • United States of America : Remote, IL

23h • $99,300 - $198,700 • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Clinical Affairs Manager is a field-based, strategic role in Abbott’s Electrophysiology business, supporting the Clinical Affairs Organization with a focus on business-unit technologies and therapy areas. The position helps advance clinical trial and new-technology approval timelines by accelerating studies and driving enrollment. It develops relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, leads new clinical site launches, identifies research partners, and creates strategic plans for research partnerships within the assigned territory.

The role serves as the primary contact for clinical trial sites and drives patient enrollment and study milestones. It collaborates with physicians, investigators, commercial leadership, other business units, and cross-functional teams; supports clinical projects and knowledge transfer between clinical and commercial functions; and provides technical support and troubleshooting for study procedures involving Abbott technologies. The manager also mentors and supports FCS staff, with an opportunity for direct-report management.

This is a remote position in the United States with travel up to 50%, potentially including international travel. The posted base pay range is $99,300 to $198,700, and may vary by location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, or a related field, or equivalent or related experience in cardiology or clinical research.
• At least 9 years of progressively responsible relevant clinical work experience in the cardiovascular field.
• Recognized nationally as a leader or expert in the field.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, potentially including international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging with Key Opinion Leaders and managing clinical research sites.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to manage challenging conversations with physicians and cross-functional partners across multiple countries and cultures.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within a territory.
• Leadership potential and experience mentoring or managing people.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clinical trial sites, proactively driving patient enrollment and ensuring study milestones are met.
• Develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and increase their involvement in study committees, publications, and congress presentations.
• Manage relationships with customers and internal cross-functional teams across multiple countries and cultures.
• Collaborate with commercial leadership and other business units to support a cohesive physician clinical experience across Abbott.
• Manage new site launches and ensure efficient implementation of clinical research studies.
• Lead internal and investigator debriefs and use early procedure experiences to improve clinical study execution.
• Identify and develop new clinical research sites to expand the territory and support future trials and early feasibility studies.
• Manage territory priorities, scheduling, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Lead clinical projects as an integral member of core teams.
• Lead knowledge transfer between clinical and commercial teams in cross-functional groups, supporting business-unit goals such as new product launches.
• Maintain technical competency in supporting and troubleshooting clinical research procedures involving Abbott business-unit technologies.
• Participate in presentations, advisory boards, and special projects that improve FCA staff productivity and contribute to Abbott’s corporate goals.
• Mentor and support FCS staff, with the opportunity to manage direct reports.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify 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, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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