Director, Clinical Research (Lingo)

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **ABOUT LINGO:** Abbott's rich history in developing cutting-edge health technologies is evolving with its new venture into biowearables. The biowearables segment is poised to represent the future of the organization, with the potential to generate over $1 billion in revenue within the next five years, supported by Abbott’s robust R&D and financial resources. At Lingo, we are committed to transforming health management with our cutting-edge biowearables that monitor glucose levels and other critical metabolic biomarkers. Our products integrate world-class heath technology with the best of biological and behavioral to provide personalized insights that improve metabolic well-being. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of health innovation and make a significant impact on people’s lives. **WORKING AT ABBOTT:** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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. - An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution - Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **THE OPPORTUNITY:** We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Research to lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of Lingo’s clinical research programs. You will be responsible for applying clinical best practices, regulations, and quality standards for successful planning and execution of a clinical research program that includes internal studies, investigator-initiated studies, real world evidence and studies done with external partners to evaluate safety and efficacy. This position will be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet targeted timelines while strategizing for issue resolution and study execution. You will need to partner and develop working relationships with new clinical sites, vendors, CROs and KOLs. **WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:** - Direct the design, planning, development, monitoring and execution of all clinical research activities within the Lingo Division. - Manage a clinical study team that may include Clinical Research Associates, Senior Clinical Research Associates, and Clinical Study Assistants. Provide guidance, team building, and professional development for direct reports. - Evaluate and interpret clinical research data to ensure timely, accurate analysis and interpretation. - Contribute to the development of strategic goals and the preparation of clinically and scientifically sound publications, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations. - Demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills to build effective relationships within the team and across the Division. - Manage the development of clinical trial protocols, final reports, clinical brochures, and the negoti…