Principal Field Clinical Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and nurture strategic partnerships with clinical trial sites, investigators, and research teams.

• Assist in the implementation of clinical trials, from site identification and qualification to activation, enrollment, monitoring, and closeout.

• Optimize patient screening opportunities to meet enrollment targets.

• Recognize enrollment challenges and execute recruitment and study performance strategies.

• Stay informed about site capabilities, research infrastructure, and investigator interests.

• Enhance communication between clinical sites and Abbott teams.

• Act as a subject matter expert for TAVI clinical programs and investigational technologies.

• Offer procedural guidance and technical support during investigational TAVI procedures.

• Assist physicians and healthcare teams with procedural planning, device use, and protocol compliance.

• Collaborate with commercial field teams when procedural expertise is needed.

• Ensure the correct application of study protocols and patient eligibility criteria.

• Create and present educational materials for physicians, research coordinators, physician assistants, nurses, and Cath Lab staff.

• Train healthcare personnel on investigational devices, clinical protocols, procedural best practices, and study requirements.

• Develop content for investigator meetings, conferences, physician training programs, and internal initiatives.

• Convey clinical data, trial objectives, and evidence-based recommendations.

• Partner with Clinical Affairs and Medical Affairs teams on ongoing and future research projects.

• Support study design, enrollment strategies, trial performance, and diverse patient recruitment.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Clinical Affairs, and Product Development on next-generation TAVI platforms.

• Provide clinical insights to enhance products and foster innovation.

• Engage in pre-clinical and clinical evaluations, including First-in-Human, Early Feasibility, and IDE trials.

• Mentor and cultivate Field Clinical Specialists.

• Lead cross-functional projects and assist in onboarding, coaching, and personnel development.

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and process standardization.

• Conduct activities in compliance with FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, company policies, quality standards, and study protocols.

• Ensure precise and timely documentation and communication of clinical activities.

• Build collaborative relationships with customers, physicians, investigators, and internal partners.

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Medical Directors, Program Management, Global Clinical Organization, R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and Commercial Structural Heart teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate degree with over 13 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with more than 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s/advanced degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Relevant background in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research, or a related healthcare/scientific discipline.

• Significant experience supporting implants and procedures involving complex transcatheter valve technologies.

• Extensive experience in a structural heart or transcatheter valve medical device organization.

• Prior experience training physicians and healthcare staff on advanced cardiovascular procedures.

• Minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience, ideally within Field Clinical Affairs or Medical Device Clinical Operations.

• Strong comprehension of TAVI/TAVR procedures, clinical trial execution, Cath Lab workflows, Hybrid Operating Room settings, and structural heart disease therapies.

• Proven experience managing physician relationships and supporting high-volume clinical centers.

• Comprehensive clinical and procedural knowledge of structural heart therapies.

• Exceptional presentation and physician training abilities.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

• Capability to influence without direct authority.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in managing multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Ability to establish credibility and trust with physicians, investigators, and internal stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% to 75%, including overnight travel; both in the US and internationally.

• Flexibility to accommodate physician and customer needs outside regular business hours, including some evenings and weekends.

• Maintain necessary certifications and training for assigned product lines and study processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company.

• Eligibility for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the upcoming calendar year.

• Excellent retirement savings plan featuring a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Freedom 2 Save student debt assistance program.

• FreeU education benefit for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

• Comprehensive training and career development, including onboarding programs and tuition assistance.

• Competitive salary, incentives, and retirement plans.

• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching.

• Dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on safety.

• Clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled production areas.

• Company stability and active community engagement.