Field Clinical Engineer

Job description

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working without appreciable supervision, is primarily responsible for demonstrated and consistent success in group leadership,

FCE mentoring, project management, Clinical Research, publications in the technical/clinical literature, patent submissions,

as well as consistently outstanding performance in: field support of Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)/Scientific Studies

Organization (SSO) Clinical Trials, accurate technical support/ troubleshooting, strategic collaboration with Sales to develop

business in the local territory and Field Input to various home office groups.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques.

• Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing calibration work.

• Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient

and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS),

Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

•Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies,

operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and

collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

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