Clinical Affairs Specialist

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** -------------------- **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **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 will have access to: * Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. * 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. **MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**  Experienced professional individual contributor that works under limited supervision.  Applies subject matter knowledge in the area of Clinical Research.  Requires capacity to apply skills/knowledge within the context of specific needs or requirements in site management, including oversight of contract CRAs and mentoring of less experienced CRAs.  **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**  • As the experienced professional CRA, possesses well-developed skills in overseeing the monitoring, planning, execution of clinical trials/research, and data collection activities.  • Contributes to implementation of clinical protocols.  • Recruits clinical investigators and negotiates study costs with clinical sites.  • Responsible for directing human clinical trials, pre- and post-marketing trials, PMS, and clinical research activities.  • Monitors compliance with protocols, J-GCP, GPSP, and SOPs.  • Manages and oversees contract/temporary CRAs to ensure study activities are executed in compliance with protocols, SOPs, regulations, and study timelines.  • Provides day-to-day guidance, performance oversight, and workload management for contract/temporary CRAs, including issue escalation and resolution.  • Mentors and supports junior and less experienced CRAs through coaching, training, and regular feedback to enhance monitoring quality, productivity, and professional development.  • Facilitates knowledge sharing and promotes best practices across the CRA team to drive consistency and continuous improvement in monitoring activities.  • May participate in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring responsibilities.  • May act as a consultant and liaison with clinical sites.  **Education**  * Bachelor’s degree or above  * Experience/Background  * Minimum 3 year experience as a CRA in the healthcare sector. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com/), on Facebook at [www.facebook.com/Abbott](http://www.facebook.com/Abbott) and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. **The base pay for this position is** N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. **JOB FAMILY:** --------------- Medical & Scientific Affairs **DIVISION:** ------------- MD Medical Devices **LOCATION:** ------------- Japan > Tokyo : Hamarikyu Park Side Place 9F, 17F 5-6-10,Tsukiji,Chuo-ku **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:** ------------------------- **WORK SHIFT:** --------------- Standard **TRAVEL:** ----------- Not specified **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:** ------------------------- Not Applicable **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:** -------------------------------- Not Applicable