Clinical Site Lead (m/f/d)

About the job

Abbott is a globally leading healthcare company that utilises groundbreaking scientific insights and develops solutions to improve people's health. We always look to the future and anticipate changes in medical science and technology. 

WORKING AT ABBOTT 

At Abbott, you will find a meaningful role where you can develop and learn, provide for yourself and your family, realise your potential, and lead a fulfilling life. Abbott offers you:

• Development opportunities in an international company where you can build the career you dream of

• A challenging position in a rapidly growing, crisis-independent industry 

• Becoming part of a dynamic, highly qualified, and motivated team 

• Flat hierarchies, an open, appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive communication channels

• A multinational environment where we promote the development of our talents within the company 

• A company recognised as one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, as well as the best workplace for diversity, working mothers, female leaders, and scientists, and awarded as a Top Employer in Germany

Our Global Clinical Operations Team supports the successful conduct of clinical trials across various Abbott business areas. We work closely with trial sites, study leads, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality and compliance standards and to advance innovative therapies for patients worldwide.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Clinical Site Lead (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date, 1 November 2026

Clinical Site Lead (m/f/d)

Switzerland | Home-Office based

The Clinical Site Lead (CSL) assumes operational responsibility for conducting clinical trials at assigned trial sites. In this role, you are the central contact person for study centres and ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and internal Abbott guidelines. Furthermore, you contribute significantly to achieving recruitment targets, data quality, and study success.

YOUR TASKS

• Independent support and management of trial sites within clinical studies
• Central contact person for internal and external stakeholders at assigned study locations
• Identification, qualification, and further development of suitable trial sites and investigators
• Conducting and coordinating site start-up activities in collaboration with the Site Operations Teams
• Ensuring timely activation of trial sites and achievement of defined recruitment targets
• Developing and implementing site-specific strategies to promote patient recruitment
• Continuous evaluation of study performance and identification of improvement potentials
• Conducting Site Initiation Visits, Monitoring Visits, and Close-out Visits
• Reviewing study data and source documentation for completeness, accuracy, and quality
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, and study protocols
• Supporting audits, inspections, and compliance activities
• Ensuring timely reporting of adverse events, product complaints, and protocol deviations
• Analysing and resolving study- or site-related challenges and initiating appropriate corrective actions
• Training and regular refresher sessions for study personnel regarding study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring complete and proper study and site documentation
• Collaborating with Clinical Operations, Study Management, and other internal stakeholders to ensure study progress
• Supporting budget and contract processes in close coordination with relevant departments
• Regular communication of study status and relevant developments to internal and external stakeholders

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed degree in natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, nursing, or a comparable field
• Alternatively, comparable professional experience in clinical research, cardiology, or medical technology
• At least 2 years of professional experience in Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, or Site Management
• Sound knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and relevant regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience in conducting, supporting, and monitoring clinical trials
• Good knowledge of clinical study designs and research processes
• Confident use of MS Office and ideally experience with clinical database systems (e.g., Oracle)
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
• High initiative and strong sense of responsibility
• Team-oriented personality with the ability to work successfully in an international matrix environment
• Very good knowledge of medical terminology
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Additional European language skills are an advantage
• High willingness to travel, approximately 70%, including international travel

Have we piqued your interest? Then apply with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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