Clinical Research Associate job at Abbott in Chicago, IL
Title: Clinical Research Associate (Illinois) Location: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park 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. JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott 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. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. 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. The Opportunity This is a remote position Qualified candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area. Must be able to travel up towards 35% What You’ll Work On Experienced professional individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Applies subject matter knowledge in the area of Medical Affairs. Requires capacity to apply skills/knowledge within the context of specific needs or requirements. As the Experienced professional in the Medical Affairs Sub-Function, possesses well developed skills in overseeing the direction, planning, execution, clinical trials/research and the data collection activities. Contributes to implementation of clinical protocols and facilitates completion of final reports. Recruits clinical investigators and negotiates study design and costs. Responsible for directing human clinical trials, phases III & IV for company products under development. Participates in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring. Coordinates and provides reporting information for reports submitted to the regulatory agencies. Monitors adherence to protocols and determines study completion. Coordinates and oversees investigator initiations and group studies. May participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring. May act as consultant/liaison with other corporations when working under licensing agreements. Required Qualifications: • Associate’s degree • Minimum 1-year clinical research Preferred Qualifications: • Health science or life sciences experience • CCRP (Certified Clinical research Professional) or clinical association certification would be a plus Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs DIVISION: CRLB Core Lab LOCATION: United States of America : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Apply tot his job