Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 Opportunity

We are looking for our next Manager, Clinical Data to lead our team on-site out of our Maple Grove, MN location. In this pivotal role at Abbott in Medical Devices, you’ll not only manage the full spectrum of clinical data activities—from CRF design to database integrity—but also lead a talented team of data professionals and collaborate with a broader group of experienced managers driving excellence across clinical operations. This new team member has primary management responsibility directly or through subordinates for all data related to clinical studies, Case Report Form (CRF) design, edit check specifications, and other requirements of the Clinical databases, providing datasets and performing data cleaning for analysis. In addition to traditional Data Management responsibilities, responsible for managing the development, documentation, and execution of risk-based quality management systems, as described in the risk assessment, data management plan, and site and central monitoring plans. This individual will need to be able to exercises judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitor performance and ensure compliance to standards and applicable work instructions.

What You’ll Work On

• Oversee the end-to-end management of clinical data activities, including CRF design, edit check specifications.
• Ensure the delivery of clean, analysis-ready datasets through rigorous data review and cleaning processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of data specialists, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the development, documentation, and execution of risk-based quality management systems, including risk assessments, data management plans, and central/site monitoring strategies.
• Exercise sound judgment in planning, organizing, and executing work to meet timelines and regulatory standards.
• Monitor team performance and ensure adherence to internal SOPs, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, biostatistics, and other stakeholders to ensure data supports high-quality decision-making and regulatory submissions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 8 years’ progressively more responsible experience in the pharmaceutical, bio-technology or medical device industry; must be able to apply the fundamental concepts and practices to conduct needs assessment, research and develop information for market development purposes. 
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

Preferred   Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical data management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of risk-based monitoring and quality management systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with respect to achievement of company goals and objectives. 
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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