Manager, Clinical Affairs – Specimen Operations

Abbott

. Lead relationships and communication with cross-functional team members involved in specimen logistics, Clinical IT, Clinical Supply, and Clinical Lab .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,300 - $198,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and leading clinical research projects, with a strong focus on specimen logistics, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in project management methodologies, metrics tracking, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful study execution.

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Project Management ExperienceSpecimen Logistics ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipMetrics Tracking and ReportingClinical Research Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Management SoftwareWorkflow AnalysisRisk ManagementBudget PlanningForecastingProcess ImprovementSpecimen ManagementData AnalysisSchedulingClinical Study Support

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchHealthcareBiorepositoriesRegulatory AffairsLaboratoriesClinical AffairsSpecimen LogisticsQuality Management SystemLife SciencesEngineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead relationships and communication with cross-functional team members involved in specimen logistics, Clinical IT, Clinical Supply, and Clinical Lab
Process engineer and design strategy for clinical research study specimen logistics and other specimen collection types
Identify specimen logistics improvements through workflow analysis
Evaluate and conduct research to develop and improve specimen logistics processes for existing and new projects
Define, report, and improve metrics and tracking for workflow and process performance, usable specimens/subjects, kit projections, and forecasting
Assess cross-functional impact and integrate stakeholder recommendations and needs to streamline process flow
Perform technical analysis to understand and reduce risk and establish cross-functional stakeholder readiness timelines
Lead and manage cross-functional support teams and stakeholders for logistical stand-up of clinical studies
Ensure supply and specimen management needs meet study design requirements
Facilitate program milestone development, team execution, and communication to the broader organization
Support the clinical study portfolio for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics commercial and pipeline products
Collaborate with Product Core Teams and working groups to complete high-quality deliverables on time
Manage large, high-risk, high-visibility, critical projects across the organization
Develop schedules, budget planning, forecasting, reporting, risk management plans, and project schedules
Recruit, train, and support team members
Provide performance feedback and initiate career development discussions for direct reports
Work with leadership on resource planning, FTE and headcount allocation, and organizational strategic direction
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in health or life sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline
8+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility of scope and leadership
5+ years managing and leading large impact, large budget, high-risk, client-facing, and critical projects using Project Management software
2+ years of experience managing direct reports or project team members in a clinical research environment in a healthcare or clinical research environment
Experience with specimen management, clinical research studies, and/or lab specimen management preferred
Experience in start-up clinical research studies for specimen logistics
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Demonstrated ability to perform the position's Essential Duties with or without accommodation
Preferred: Master’s Degree
Preferred: PMI certification
Preferred: 5+ years working with specimen logistics, clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, biorepositories, and/or laboratories
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day
Ability to exercise judgment and determine appropriate action to a variety of problems of varying complexity
Ability to make critical decisions based upon data analysis, experience, and judgement
Ability to balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple projects
Excellent leadership, planning, prioritization, project management, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, oral, written communication, and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 10% of working time away from the work location
Equal Opportunity Employer commitment