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Abbott

Manager, Clinical Site Operations

Abbott

. Supervise a team of personnel within Clinical Site Operations supporting the US, Canada, and LATAM .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,300 - $198,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research management, including oversight of clinical site operations, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Proficient in developing staff, improving processes, and ensuring successful study execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Research ManagementPeople Management ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceTrial Master File ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchData InterpretationProcess ImprovementPerformance MonitoringSOP Development
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteClinical Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Research Professional CertificationSoCRA CertificationACRP Certification
Industry Keywords
Clinical Trial ProcessesSite ManagementAudit ReadinessStudy ComplianceTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Supervise a team of personnel within Clinical Site Operations supporting the US, Canada, and LATAM
  • Assist management with hiring, training, developing, and retaining qualified staff
  • Oversee In-house Clinical Research Associates
  • Ensure teams achieve core deliverables for assigned clinical studies
  • Manage site invitation, activation, maintenance, amendment/re-activation, progress reporting, and closure activities
  • Ensure regulatory and clinical protocol compliance
  • Complete site-level Trial Master Files and maintain site audit readiness
  • Prepare for and support site audits
  • Manage study site compliance escalations
  • Support career and personal development, talent profiles, goals, and objectives
  • Collaborate with Site Management and Operations and GCO on regional and national goals
  • Provide training on functional processes to internal and external clinical personnel
  • Improve clinical research processes and efficiencies
  • Lead small projects and process improvement efforts
  • Monitor performance and report status
  • Provide input to SOPs and Departmental Work Instructions
  • Serve as a Business Unit Champion and point of contact for the Site ICRA team
  • Review timelines and risk and develop solutions to drive study success
  • Participate in professional associations, continuing education, Core Team activities, and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Two-year degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of people management experience
  • Experience with clinical research and/or the specific functions being overseen
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to interpret basic clinical data and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant clinical applications
  • Ability to work independently when necessary
  • Ability to learn new systems for trial master file management and regulatory submissions
  • Preferred: 4-year college degree
  • Preferred: 5 or more years of clinical research experience
  • Preferred: 2 or more years of people management or experience in the specific function overseen
  • Preferred: certification as a Research Professional by SoCRA, ACRP, or similar professional society
  • Preferred: regulatory audit experience
  • Strong understanding of clinical research and clinical trial processes
  • Up to 20% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career development with an international company
  • Free medical coverage eligibility through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
  • Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Freedom 2 Save student debt program
  • FreeU education benefit toward a bachelor’s degree
  • Opportunities to grow and learn
  • Employee diversity and inclusion programs