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Clinical Project Lead

Abbott
Witney
2 weeks ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Us:At Abbott, we help people live more fully at all stages of life. Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops, and manufactures leading-edge glucose monitoring technology for use in both home and hospital settings, including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.

About the Role:

As aClinical Project Leadwithin Abbott Diabetes Care's Clinical Affairs team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our clinical programs.

Responsibilities:

As aClinical Project Leadwithin Abbott Diabetes Care's Clinical Affairs function, you will:

  • Lead cross-functional project teams in the planning, execution, and close-out of clinical trials.
  • Ensure clinical support is aligned with the needs of R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for clinical study delivery using both internal and external resources.
  • Manage relationships with clinicians, CROs, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal updates, issue resolution, financial reconciliation, and project timeline tracking.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Data Management, Regulatory, Statistics, and Scientific Affairs to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Contribute to the evaluation of new or modified Abbott Diabetes Care and competitor products through clinical studies.
  • Maintain focus on key milestones, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Education and Experience

  • A degree in Life Sciences or a related field is preferred; however, candidates with strong relevant experience and alternative educational backgrounds will also be considered.
  • Experience in the medical device or in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry is highly desirable; pharmaceutical experience may also be considered.
  • Proven background in clinical project management or study leadership, ideally within a regulated environment.
  • Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%, with the remainder of the time based at our Manufacturing Centre of Excellence and R&D facility in Witney, Oxfordshire.

What We Offer

At Abbott, we believe in helping you bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life. In return, we offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A class-leading defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Share ownership opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages career growth and development.
  • Access to a wide range of wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities:
    • At our Witney site: onsite allotments, couch-to-5k campaigns, beekeeping, yoga, and more.

Join us and shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

Connect with us atwww.abbott.comorhttps://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn atwww.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Clinical Affairs / Statistics

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
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