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Principal Clinical Research Scientist

5+ years
$97,300.00 – $194,700.00
10 Nov. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🧪 Position Title: Principal Clinical Research Scientist

Locations: St. Paul, MN | Plymouth, MN | Austin, TX | Santa Clara, CA
Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Company: Abbott


🌍 About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader advancing scientific innovation to improve health and quality of life. The company operates across multiple business segments — diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines — with 114,000 employees serving patients in over 160 countries.

Within Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) Division, the focus is on advancing the treatment of heart disease, particularly atrial fibrillation, through breakthrough technologies that restore health and longevity.


💼 Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow professionally, and live fully.

Employee Benefits Include:

  • Career development opportunities with an international organization

  • Free medical coverage under the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO*

  • Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

  • Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit

  • Recognized globally as:

    • One of the World’s Most Admired Companies (Fortune)

    • Best Places to Work for diversity, women, mothers, and scientists

* Free coverage applies the following year after completion of a short wellness assessment.


🚀 The Opportunity

This position supports Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) medical device division.
As a Principal Clinical Research Scientist, you will lead the scientific and clinical activities related to the design, conduct, and reporting of clinical trials for EP devices.

You’ll play a key role in developing clinical evidence to:

  • Demonstrate product feasibility

  • Achieve regulatory approvals and meet compliance requirements

  • Support reimbursement strategies

  • Drive commercial adoption of Abbott’s cardiovascular technologies

You will also collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and cross-functional teams across Marketing, R&D, Risk Management, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and more.


🧩 Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and mentor others in clinical trial design, protocol development, and publication planning

  • Lead the generation and execution of study-level publication projects

  • Author or oversee key clinical documentation, including:

    • Clinical study protocols

    • Clinical study reports

    • Case report forms (CRFs)

    • Informed consent forms (ICFs)

    • Investigator brochures

  • Review and critically assess statistical analysis plans

  • Support regulatory submissions and documentation for global approval processes

  • Facilitate collaboration between Sales, Marketing, R&D, Reimbursement, Risk, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams

  • Oversee Study Steering and Publication Committees with global physician KOLs

  • Present clinical study results to senior leadership and during investigator meetings

  • Participate in and support audits ensuring compliance with quality systems


🎓 Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Sciences, Medicine, or related discipline

  • 5+ years of post-degree experience in clinical science

  • Proven scientific writing expertise

  • Experience with international medical device regulations and regulatory submissions

  • Strong ability to plan, organize, and manage complex projects

  • Demonstrated innovation, resourcefulness, and independent problem-solving

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment

  • Sound judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria to achieve results


🌟 Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Sciences, Medicine, or related field

  • Experience in the medical device industry

  • Familiarity with international regulatory requirements and Quality System standards for clinical investigations

  • Prior experience working within a quality system environment


💰 Compensation

  • Base Pay Range: $97,300.00 – $194,700.00
    (Range may vary based on specific location)


🔗 Additional Information

Learn more about Abbott’s benefits and employee programs:
👉 www.abbottbenefits.com

Connect with Abbott:
🌐 www.abbott.com
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