Global Clinical Project Director

Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the

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education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring system, 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.The OpportunityOur location in Sylmar, CA or Santa Clara, CA currently has an on-site opportunity for a

Global Clinical Project Director . This new team member is a leader within Global Clinical Operations driving the Clinical Studies and Programs for the Neuromodulation business.In this role, you will lead high-performing cross-functional teams to ensure speed and innovation remain a core competency and that the team is focused, energized and on-track to meet the overall strategic objectives.This position requires natural leadership and a high level of independence, the ability to collect, synthesize, and integrate information from multiple sources, and to resolve conflicting requirements.What You’ll Work OnDeliver Business ResultsDefine & execute Abbott goals to meet product approval, regulatory requirements and publication needs globally.Define & execute clinical goals to drive GCO cross-functional teams to operational excellence.Able to distribute initiatives to Project Management staff and cross-functionally in a way that is authentic and motivational.Ensure results delivered are compliant with applicable regulations & procedures.Develop, communicate and manage organizational change within the organization.Financial ManagementCoordinate study financial reviews.Implement financial savings when necessary while minimizing impact on study milestones.Communicate drivers of resources and develop alternative strategies to meet business needs.Execute clinical trials within approved budget with required accuracy.Perform Trial Scenario Costing of potential new trials and programs to assist in developing clinical and regulatory strategies.Strategy Development & ExecutionDefine and execute strategies to address strategic and regulatory changes that will significantly impact timelines and how business is conducted.Able to understand and drive strategic objectives and translate those to GCO goals, actions, and processes.Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with clinical trial execution.Operational ExcellenceManage appropriate staffing levels.Identifying opportunities for innovation and Continuous improvement to maximize efficiency.Knowledge of regulations and internal processes.Global Study Management expertise in conducting research in EMEA, Asia-Pac, Japan and USA that would allow for strategic planning and execution.Stakeholder ManagementWork with Leaders within Abbott to ensure clinical milestones are achieved.Initiate, maintain, and tactfully influence relationships with stakeholders.Use metrics/historical data to help develop clinical trial execution strategy.Able to interact and drive strategic conversation around clinical operations at the Director Level & above.Able to support KOL and site relationships to meet BU and quality needs.Talent ManagementSelect and develop effective managers.Identify talent gaps and drive talent development through creation & identification of growth opportunities.Define succession plans and implement development activities to achieve those plans.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in related field OR an equivalent combination of education or work experience.Minimum 10 years in the specified field combined with a minimum of 5 years as an industry expert.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s or PhD in a related fieldExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills in relevant areas of clinical/technical applications.Prior experience in Program Management within neuromodulationDemonstrated ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands.Highly developed interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail.Prior experience with medical device clinical trialsExperience with clinical trials in the field of Chronic Pain and DBS.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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The base pay for this position is $164,900.00 – $329,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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