Regional Sr. Clinical Research Associate--South Texas

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.This position will be based in Southern Texas (Houston and San Antonio).Join an exciting new monitoring team! Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Regional Senior Clinical Research Associate (RS-CRA) for a newly forming US Clinical Field Operations Team. The RS-CRA will be directly responsible for conducting site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and study closeout visits in accordance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and business processes and will monitor the activities of clinical investigative sites across multiple protocols and multiple therapeutic areas. Report monitoring activities and study site conduct via written reports. Interact and build professional and collaborative relationships with all study personnel, peers and office-based personnel. Use multiple technologies to maintain open and frequent communication with Abbott and site personnel. The RS-CRA will partner with other Abbott personnel to develop innovative processes and technologies to increase the quality, productivity, and efficiency of Abbott US Clinical Field Operations and create a positive work environment by encouraging mutual respect, innovation and accountability at all levels. The RS-CRA will be responsible for assignments of greater complexity (i.e., greater number of sites, site participating in more complex clinical studies, sites requiring more oversight of operational issues). The RS-CRA ensures regulatory inspection readiness at assigned clinical sites. Additionally, the RS-CRA may train and provide guidance to junior staff. Position functions in an independent and regionally based capacity.QualificationsBasic Skills/Experience Requirements:· Demonstrate strong site management and monitoring skills· Exhibits strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively andefficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines· Excellent written and verbal communication skills· Acute observational skills, analytical and conceptual capabilities· Exhibit high degree of flexibility when facing changes in the work environment· Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including experience with EDC, CTMS, wordprocessing, spread sheets, email, and web-browser applications· Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision· Excellent knowledge of regulations governing clinical research, ICH/GCP Guidelinesand/or federal regulations, and applicable local regulations· Ability to proactively identify issues that may impact enrollment and recruitment timelines.Collaborate with senior staff to develop initiatives and contingencies to ensure thattimelines are met· Participate in and or present at departmental or investigator meetings. Participate in special projects/work groups· Build relationships with current investigators and identify, evaluate and recommend new/potential investigators/sites on an on-going basisQualifications:Minimum of 5 years of clinically related experience, of which 3 years must be in clinical research monitoring. Candidates with lesser experience will be considered. Preferred Qualifications· Experience in multi-therapeutic areas preferred· MS, MA, MBA, MPH desiredQualifications:Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required; medical/science/nursing background is preferredAbbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AATo apply for this position, click here.To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, click here.