• Job Description

  Req#: 31125075
  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:
  The Opportunity:
  Our Clinical Research team in Alameda, CA is adding a Clinical Operations Data Specialist to our Team. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the ethical and responsible conduct of clinical trials to protect study participants from potential harm, safeguard the integrity of the trial. By identifying potential problems early, the clinical data specialist can help prevent serious adverse events and ensure that the trial results are reliable and informative.
  Perform responsibilities meeting project commitments and in compliance with applicable regulations, good clinical practice (GCP) and standards.
  What you will do:
  • Assist in monitoring the progress of ADC sponsored studies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected during the trial, helping to maintain the validity and scientific merit of the study.
  • Focus on the safety of participants by reviewing adverse events, monitoring for potential harm, and assessing the overall benefit-risk ratio of the trial.
  • Review accumulating data, assess risks and benefits, and make recommendations to the sponsor regarding the trial's continuation, modification, or termination.
  • Assist with data cleaning leading into finalizing study reports
  • Monitor the progress of the trial, including enrollment rates, participant retention, and the overall pace of the study.
  • Assess whether the trial is being conducted according to the approved protocol and identify any deviations or potential issues.
  • Periodically monitor study data integrity and safety data to ensure consistency among study sites and across studies
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
  • Conducts assigned clinical operations activities in accordance with applicable regulations; GCP, policies and procedures. May include the following activities:
  • Support internal audit and other compliance-related activities (e.g. preparation for audits, QA verification of clinical data, OEC review of Scientific Research and Publications, tracking of supplies for Sunshine Act reporting)
  • Provide clinical study support to CRA’s (e.g. prepare study master file binder, route clinical records, complete study-related exception reports)
  • Supports clinical research team with review and monitoring of clinical study data
  • Identify the need for new processes and technologies to support an increase in quality, productivity and efficiency
  • Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives. May participate in a lead role for a project
  • Participate in training and educational opportunities for personal development and cross-training within the organization
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
  • Support current and new processes and procedures for the Clinical Research organization in accordance with applicable regulations; GCP; and ADD policies and procedures. This may include:
  • Development and maintenance of Clinical Research procedures, templates and forms
  • Support of new processes and technologies to support quality, productivity and efficiency of the Clinical Research organization
  • Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
  Requirements:
  B.S. in Biological Science or Medical Specialty preferred
  Minimum Associates Degree required.
  Knowledge of regulations and standards (GCP) affecting IVDs and Biologics required.
  Minimum 6 years' experience in a clinical research environment or a research laboratory with automated IVD assay/instrument experience, including data analysis.
  Experience with contracts and knowledge of electronic document management systems (e.g. APLM, SBM and other databases) desired.
  The base pay for this position is
  $83,500.00 – $153,300.00
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Medical & Scientific Affairs
  DIVISION:
  ADC Diabetes Care
  LOCATION:
  United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  Yes, 10 % 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)
  Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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