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Clinical Site Lead - Atlanta, Georgia

Abbott
Abbott
2+ years
$61,300 – $122,700
10 Jan. 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Site Lead – Atlanta, Georgia (Remote)
Location: Remote, Georgia, United States | Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs | Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, delivering innovative diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generics to help people live healthier lives. With over 114,000 employees across 160+ countries, Abbott is committed to advancing patient care through science, technology, and clinical excellence.

Role Overview:
Abbott is seeking a Clinical Site Lead to oversee study execution and operational performance for Cardiovascular therapies, including Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology (EP), Structural Heart, and Heart Failure. This role ensures protocol adherence, site performance, enrollment success, and compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Site Management & Study Lifecycle:

  • Develop and maintain productive clinical sites capable of meeting start-up goals, enrollment targets, and data quality requirements.

  • Identify and assess investigators’ qualifications and site capabilities.

  • Facilitate start-up processes, site initiation visits, and regulatory submissions.

  • Monitor site performance, enrollment progress, data accuracy, discrepancy resolution, and protocol compliance.

  • Provide timely feedback and implement corrective actions to address challenges or deviations.

Technical & Clinical Support:

  • Provide on-site clinical and technical expertise for study procedures and commercial launches as needed.

  • Train site staff on protocol requirements, Abbott products, and study procedures.

  • Serve as a resource for troubleshooting and procedural guidance during study execution.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Act as a liaison between clinical sites and Abbott teams including operations management, study teams, and commercial partners.

  • Support local sales education and customer engagement initiatives for Abbott products.

  • Maintain professional relationships with key site personnel, investigators, coordinators, and regulatory contacts.

Quality & Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and Abbott SOPs.

  • Collect, review, and maintain accurate study documentation, including source data and essential documents.

  • Implement strategies to minimize protocol deviations and ensure site compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Expertise Development:

  • Remain current on developments in cardiovascular therapies and Abbott products.

  • Maintain at least one area of clinical or technical expertise and serve as a local resource.

  • Adapt to shifting priorities, problem-solve independently, and contribute to process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years of related clinical trial experience.

  • Working knowledge of clinical research practices, protocols, and procedures.

  • Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, health science, nursing, or a related field.

  • 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in cardiovascular clinical trials.

  • Competency in catheterization lab and operating room protocols.

  • Ability to travel approximately 75%, including internationally.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base pay: $61,300 – $122,700 (location-dependent).

  • Abbott provides health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.

Why Abbott:
Join Abbott to lead clinical site operations, ensure study excellence, and contribute to advancing cardiovascular care.

Apply Now:
Advance your career as a Clinical Site Lead and make an impact in medical research, clinical excellence, and patient care with Abbott.