JOB DESCRIPTION:
About the ROLE:
You will participate in the planning and execution of Abbott clinical studies at the assigned study sites. Support timely site activation, compliance to study protocol, domestic and international Good Clinical Practices, applicable regulatory standards, and Abbott Standard Operating Procedures during study activation, execution and close out phase in close cooperation with the assigned Site Management team. Use existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. Support collection of essential regulatory documents, obtaining missing data and data corrections, and review of protocol deviations in cooperation with Data Review.
Our team is involved in the execution of Abbott clinical studies at the assigned study sites in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) throughout the different Study phases.
This position will require daily presence at our Brussels office in Zaventem, Belgium.
Key responsibilities:
• Support regulatory and clinical protocol compliance for all clinical projects at the assigned sites.
• In partnership with the assigned Abbott field staff and in-house personnel; coordinate the start-up, maintenance and close out of the assigned clinical study sites.
• Review and analyze study data, regulatory documents for accuracy and completeness as per GDP, support data queries resolution.
• Support the follow-up and resolution of findings from monitoring visits and audits on the assigned study sites.
• Serve as a liaison to clinical study management, site management personnel and site personnel by responding to protocol-related issues and escalating as appropriate.
• Act as a primary contact for the assigned study sites.
• Communicate and collaborate with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Apply general clinical research processes and regulatory knowledge to process improvement activities.
• Support training of external clinical professionals to ensure compliance with established protocols.
• Perform review of site compliance under supervision and escalate issues to site operations management and/or study management.
• Update and maintain internal clinical trial information and document management systems.
• Collect and maintain regional and study site-specific communication to facilitate activation and execution of clinical studies at the assigned study sites.
• Contribute to global or regional process improvements.
Key requirements:
- Master’s degree preferably with an academic focus in natural science, premedicine, nursing, bioengineering with a minimum of two years of experience in clinical, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, organizational skills, and the ability to interpret basic clinical data, to meet deadlines as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Able to work independently, seeking guidance when necessary.
- Capable of exchanging information, ask questions, and check for understanding
- Experience with clinical trials research processes
- Previous experience in research within a clinical or corporate setting or relevant clinical experience in a clinical/hospital environment.
- Work habits include organization, coordination of many tasks, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Apply today. Application Closing Date is 31-July-2025
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Research and Discovery
DIVISION:MD Medical Devices
LOCATION:Belgium : Building Figueras Da Vinci Laan, 11 Box F1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable
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