Senior Field Clinical Specialist (m/f/d) - Structural Interventions (LAAO)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

• An attractive benefits package (e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike, employee stock purchase program)

• 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.

• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

Abbott Medical GmbH is looking for a

Senior Field Clinical Specialist (m/f/d) - Structural Interventions (LAAO)

home-office bsed to travel in EMEA

The Opportunity

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our rapidly growing clinical team within the Abbott Electrophysiology (EP) division. This position will support our Field Clinical Team focusing on Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO). We are seeking an experienced Senior Field Clinical Specialist (FCS).

Primary responsibilities will include outstanding management of Pre and Post market Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) clinical trial execution in an assigned territory. In this role, the FCS supports internal and external customers and cross-functional teams. This FCS position works closely with Global Clinical Affairs (GCA) including the Medical Director and Program Management, Global Clinical Organization (GCO) field personnel, and Abbott’s Commercial LAAO team. This position has significant interaction with Study Investigators, Research Coordinators, Physician Assistants, and Nurses. This position is required to execute their job responsibilities within established corporate policies and standard operating procedures.

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer to customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.

What You'll Work On:

• Effectively manage territory by developing long-standing research partnerships with clinical sites, establishing regular touch points with site investigators and research teams to elevate trial visibility. Supporting site research teams by streamlining screening activities, developing tools and best practices to qualify trial candidates, and identifying barriers to enrollment.
• Acquire critical knowledge of sites’ clinical research capabilities to support Abbott’s clinical evidence generation strategies.
• Responsible for ensuring timely clinical trial site nominations, qualification assessments, and activations for the Structural Heart Division.
• Be a LAAO Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing expertise in subject eligibility, training, and case support delivering strong enrollment, outstanding clinical outcomes, and data quality.
• Train physicians, support staff, and research personnel on investigational devices, clinical trial Procedural techniques and protocols.
• Provide procedural guidance to physicians when implanting investigational LAAO devices or acting as back-up to commercial clinical support as needed.
• May act as a mentor to less experienced FCSs within their region or in other parts of the world.
• Coordinate communication with internal and external customers to facilitate efficient and compliant clinical trial execution.
• Develop presentation materials to support Investigator Meetings, National Conferences, as well as LAAO product technical training and best practices.
• Convey franchise clinical evidence and strategy with confidence to physicians and research partners.
• Function as a “pipeline” between Abbott and the Medical Community, constantly communicating valuable information to internal and external customers (product planning, engineering, marketing, and education).
• Support engineering efforts on next generation LAAO platform development by contributing clinical knowledge to early product design iterations
• Develop clinical best practices on next generation LAAO platforms and provide procedural case support for all phases of product development, from First in Man through Early Feasibility, and IDE Studies.
• Engage with clinical sites to raise subject diversity awareness in neighboring communities and identify barriers to enrolling a diverse trial population.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent. An advanced credential is preferred.
• An advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration such as Biological Sciences. Professional Health Science certification or designation.
• At least four years of clinical research experience (preferably field clinical affairs) is preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) space, or closely related area.
• Significant experience in a field-based role in the medical device industry, particularly experience with Cath Lab/Hybrid OR procedures and protocol.
• Ability to work in a geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Independent worker with strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% - 75%.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned. 

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