Abbott
Principal Clinical Research Scientist
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease.
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
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and the FreeU education benefit.
A company recognized as a great place to work by Fortune and named one of the most admired companies in the world.
A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, with strong diversity and support for working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our St. Paul or Plymouth, MN; Austin, TX; or Santa Clara, CA locations, supporting our Electrophysiology medical device division. The Principal Clinical Research Scientist will lead scientific activities associated with designing, conducting, and reporting clinical trials for this therapeutic area. The role supports the development of clinical evidence to achieve regulatory approvals, reimbursement, and commercial adoption of medical devices, and involves writing protocols, reports, publications, and other study documents.
What You’ll Work On
Develop, write, or mentor others in clinical trial design, protocol development, and publication planning.
Generate and execute study‑level publication projects.
Develop, write, or mentor others in study documents, including clinical study reports, protocols, case report forms, investigator brochures, and informed consent forms.
Review and critically analyze statistical analysis plans.
Support regulatory submissions.
Facilitate communication between Sales and Marketing, R&D, Program Management, Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, Risk Management, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs, and investigational sites.
Oversee study Steering Committees and Publication Committees with physician Key Opinion Leaders globally.
Present clinical study results to senior leaders and at investigator meetings.
Participate in and support audits.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in the sciences, medicine, or a similar discipline.
5+ years of clinical science experience post‑degree.
Demonstrated scientific writing ability.
Experience with international medical device regulations and submissions.
Ability to plan and organize complex projects.
Innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction.
Excellent organization, problem‑solving, and communication skills with cross‑functional teamwork.
Ability to work within a team in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple organizational levels.
Strong organizational and follow‑up skills with attention to detail.
Judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in the sciences, medicine, or a similar discipline.
Experience in the medical device industry.
Familiarity with relevant international regulatory requirements for medical devices, including Quality Systems standards and clinical investigations.
Experience in a quality system environment.
The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the posted range.
Location United States, Minnesota (Plymouth), Austin, TX, and Santa Clara, CA.
Shift & Travel Standard shift. Travel: 20% of the time.
Medical surveillance: No.
Significant work activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day), keyboard use (≥50% of the workday).
Equal Opportunity Employment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf. EEO is the Law link - Español: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf.
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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
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and the FreeU education benefit.
A company recognized as a great place to work by Fortune and named one of the most admired companies in the world.
A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, with strong diversity and support for working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our St. Paul or Plymouth, MN; Austin, TX; or Santa Clara, CA locations, supporting our Electrophysiology medical device division. The Principal Clinical Research Scientist will lead scientific activities associated with designing, conducting, and reporting clinical trials for this therapeutic area. The role supports the development of clinical evidence to achieve regulatory approvals, reimbursement, and commercial adoption of medical devices, and involves writing protocols, reports, publications, and other study documents.
What You’ll Work On
Develop, write, or mentor others in clinical trial design, protocol development, and publication planning.
Generate and execute study‑level publication projects.
Develop, write, or mentor others in study documents, including clinical study reports, protocols, case report forms, investigator brochures, and informed consent forms.
Review and critically analyze statistical analysis plans.
Support regulatory submissions.
Facilitate communication between Sales and Marketing, R&D, Program Management, Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, Risk Management, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs, and investigational sites.
Oversee study Steering Committees and Publication Committees with physician Key Opinion Leaders globally.
Present clinical study results to senior leaders and at investigator meetings.
Participate in and support audits.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in the sciences, medicine, or a similar discipline.
5+ years of clinical science experience post‑degree.
Demonstrated scientific writing ability.
Experience with international medical device regulations and submissions.
Ability to plan and organize complex projects.
Innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction.
Excellent organization, problem‑solving, and communication skills with cross‑functional teamwork.
Ability to work within a team in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple organizational levels.
Strong organizational and follow‑up skills with attention to detail.
Judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in the sciences, medicine, or a similar discipline.
Experience in the medical device industry.
Familiarity with relevant international regulatory requirements for medical devices, including Quality Systems standards and clinical investigations.
Experience in a quality system environment.
The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the posted range.
Location United States, Minnesota (Plymouth), Austin, TX, and Santa Clara, CA.
Shift & Travel Standard shift. Travel: 20% of the time.
Medical surveillance: No.
Significant work activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day), keyboard use (≥50% of the workday).
Equal Opportunity Employment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf. EEO is the Law link - Español: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf.
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