Sr. Field Clinical Specialist - EP, Southwest Region

Abbott • Salt Lake City, UT

14d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Remote

About The Position

Abbott is seeking an experienced Senior Field Clinical Specialist for its Electrophysiology (EP) business in the Southwest region. The role provides consistent technical and clinical support to the Clinical Affairs Organization, with a focus on EP technologies and therapy areas. The specialist supports clinical research studies and procedures, provides technical and protocol troubleshooting, manages projects and territory activities, represents Abbott in the field, and provides input to EP product management groups.

This field-based role is remote for candidates located in the Southwestern United States. Travel of up to 75% is required during active clinical trial enrollment periods. The specialist serves as an expert resource for clinical studies and procedures, challenging technical and protocol issues, product testing and advisory boards, and high-profile presentations. They collaborate with clinical sites and cross-functional partners to support EP clinical studies and strengthen site capabilities, trial execution, and data quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, a related field, or equivalent; alternatively, related certification in Electrophysiology/Cardiology.
• At least 3 years of progressively more responsible relevant clinical work experience in the Electrophysiology field.
• Experience using the MS Office Suite.
• High level of competency in EP Lab procedures.
• Recognized as a leader and expert beyond the local territory.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Exceptional presentation and influence skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75% during active trial enrollment periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• EP clinical background and field-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for clinical research enrollment and procedures in the EP therapy area.
• Serve as a technology, protocol, and clinical-trial-procedure expert for Abbott stakeholders, physicians, and site research personnel.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of clinical sites in the assigned territory and manage territory and study progress.
• Nominate and qualify study sites, establish expectations for study execution, and facilitate contract and budget escalations during start-up.
• Train facility staff on protocol requirements and technology.
• Develop site-specific strategies to promote appropriate patient enrollment and troubleshoot site challenges to support study goals.
• Provide ongoing feedback on study progress, enrollment, procedures, patient safety, and organizational goals.
• Support research partners on study-related matters, including protocols, standard of care, and clinical-trial reimbursement.
• Report and troubleshoot product issues with customers and field personnel within the EP clinical research portfolio.
• Work with Clinical Site Leads to share best practices and improve trial data quality and site capabilities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Scientists, study teams, and Clinical Site Leads on study design, procedures, and product experiences.
• Identify and communicate best practices for clinical-trial execution.
• Develop technical, research, and organizational leadership capabilities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, R&D, marketing, and commercial teams on EP projects.
• Serve as a scientific interface with healthcare professionals and as a resource for corporate product education, including training materials, presentations, launches, and field education.
• Build cross-divisional relationships and communicate product feedback, suggestions, and competitive information to relevant Abbott teams.
• Proactively maintain strong study-site performance, use critical thinking to address issues, and develop plans to prevent recurring variances.
• Help sites build capabilities to participate in more complex or higher-volume trials.
• Communicate study and site updates to EP BU FCA Management and study teams in a timely manner.
• Identify and share territory-management best practices and serve as a regional clinical and technical resource.
• Use effective communication in difficult conversations with stakeholders.
• Seek opportunities to contribute nationally, serve as a study champion, provide product-performance feedback, and mentor other FCS staff.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Free employee medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO, subject to the stated wellness-assessment qualification and timing.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit offering a path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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