Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) position on our Study Operations Project Management team. The role can be remote or it can be based in our Maple Grove, MN location. Participates in the execution of Abbott clinical device studies.  Ensures compliance to study protocol, domestic and international Good Clinical Practices, applicable regulatory standards, and Abbott Standard Operating Procedures.  Dedicated focus is on study management support activities which may include vendor oversight. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Supports Clinical Project Manager in key study execution tasks

• Responsible for maintaining study specific SharePoint sites and study level TMF

• Develops and owns study-specific materials such as training slides, document templates (i.e. DoA, training logs), and newsletters.

• Assists with development of study-related materials such as: SIV slides, patient brochures, patient recruitment material, and presentations.

• Reviews Site Activation Checklist to ensure all required elements and documents are included.

• Assists with site selection processes.

• Coordinates activities with study specific committees, vendor services, and core labs.

• Reviews documents (e.g. study document templates and site activation regulatory documents) for accuracy and completeness. 

• Provides periodic updates on site and/or study statuses, as requested by the Clinical Project Manager

• As applicable, communicate effectively with Customers/KOLs, Physician Members, National Principal Investigators, Field Clinical, Medical Directors, and Clinical Science, Research and Development, and other internal personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING 

Required:

• A Bachelor’s  Degree, preferably with an academic focus in natural science, pre-medicine, nursing, bioengineering, or a related academic field. 

• Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience.

• Able to interpret clinical data, meet deadlines and work effectively with all levels of employees.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant clinical applications. 

Preferred

• A general familiarity with cardiac or vascular technologies.

• Previous related experience in research within a clinical or corporate setting or relevant clinical experience in a clinical/hospital environment.

• An excellent understanding of all aspects of clinical research.  A general familiarity with cardiac, vascular, and/or neuromodulation technologies. Previous related experience in research within a clinical or corporate setting or relevant clinical experience in a clinical/hospital environment.

• Certification as a Research Professional by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

• Work habits include organization, coordination of many tasks, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Must have demonstrated strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, organizational, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.  

• The ability to work independently when necessary.

• The ability to exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans  

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs 

• Paid time off  

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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