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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity The Director Field Clinical & Patient Screening Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for field-based clinical teams supporting TMVR programs. This role ensures safe, effective, and compliant clinical trial support while enabling training, exceptional case conduct and positive patient outcomes. To achieve these objectives the position is accountable for staffing, budget and policy recommendations. The position partners closely with Clinical Operations, Clinical Science, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Training, and Commercial functions. This is a field based role. Division: Structural Heart - Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. What You'll Work On Leads the Field Clinical function for TMVR clinical studies. Typical responsibilities include program development, staffing, training (team and clinical sites) and budget development and accountability. Leads the Patient screening and selection function for TMVR clinical studies. Typical responsibilities include developing the required patient specific analysis to enable patient selection for TMVR studies, based on complex review of medical imaging data, as well as other materials to support trial enrollments. Participates in the development and review of clinical research protocols, reports and statistical analysis plans. Typically acts as senior point of contact with respect to Clinical Investigators and site research staff. Establishes and monitors standardized operating models, policies, and performance metrics for Field Clinical & Patient Screening support Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, MDR, and global regulatory requirements Collaborate with Clinical Science to provide input and ensure alignment to approved clinical strategies and evidence. Provides accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data and program updates to key stakeholders. Requires knowledge of disease state and device usage. Present study updates to Sr. Leadership, Investigators and other key stakeholders. Requied Qualifications: Master's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Healthcare, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Healthcare, or a related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience. Significant experience supporting complex structural heart clinical programs, including direct experience with Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) technologies, clinical studies, and procedures. Demonstrated success building, leading, and scaling high-performing field clinical teams supporting investigational medical device programs, including developing organizational capabilities, governance, and standardized operating processes. Strong understanding of structural heart disease, transcatheter valve therapies, advanced cardiac imaging, and anatomical patient screening and selection. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clinical investigators, physician leaders, and research sites, including navigating complex clinical decisions, investigator expectations, and enrollment challenges. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional clinical programs, drive operational excellence, and ensure consistent execution in highly regulated clinical trial environments. Strong strategic leadership, communication, and organizational management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership, develop managers, and lead geographically dispersed teams. Experience developing and managing budgets, staffing plans, and operational performance metrics to achieve clinical program objectives. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Clinical Affairs / Statistics DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States of America : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % 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. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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