Principal Clinical Scientist

8+ years

Not Disclosed

United States

10 Nov. 12, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

🧬 Job Title: Principal Clinical Scientist

Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Organization: Abbott Laboratories
Division: Structural Heart (SH) Division
Locations: Multiple (See All)

🌍 About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The company’s portfolio spans:

Diagnostics
Medical Devices
Nutritionals
Branded Generic Medicines

With 114,000+ employees across 160+ countries, Abbott is consistently recognized as a top employer and one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune.

💼 Working at Abbott – Key Benefits

Career Development: Opportunities for global growth and professional learning.
Health Coverage: Employees can qualify for free medical coverage under the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
Retirement Plan: Excellent savings plan with high employer contribution.
Education Support:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit (affordable path to a bachelor’s degree)
Recognition:
- One of the Best Big Companies to Work For
- Recognized for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

🫀 Division Mission: Structural Heart

Business Purpose:
To restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart diseases.

🎯 Role Overview

As a Principal Clinical Scientist, you will:

Collaborate closely with cross-functional clinical study teams (including project management, biostatistics, data management, and regulatory affairs).
Interact with senior leadership and regulatory authorities.
Execute all responsibilities within Abbott’s corporate policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

🧠 Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Strategy & Documentation

Develop or mentor creation of clinical strategies, risk management, and evaluation plans for product and process changes.
Prepare or guide the preparation of essential study-related documents:
- Clinical study reports
- Study protocols
- Case Report Forms (CRFs)
- Investigator Brochures
- Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)

2. Clinical Trial Design

Design and mentor the design of clinical trials in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide scientific justification and protocol development support.
Conduct pre-protocol analysis and contribute to scientific rationale documentation.

3. Publications & Communication

Develop and execute scientific publication strategies and coordinate with investigators and internal teams.
Lead podium presentations and publication efforts.

4. Regulatory & Statistical Oversight

Review and critically analyze Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).
Prepare documents for regulatory submissions and respond to authority queries.

🎓 Required Qualifications

Education: Advanced degree (M.Sc., M.Pharm., MD, or equivalent) in a scientific, medical, or related discipline.
Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience with strong domain knowledge.
Skills:
- Proven scientific writing ability
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Experience working in a quality system environment

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

PhD in a relevant scientific or medical discipline
Experience in regulated and post-market clinical studies
Knowledge of MDR requirements, and experience creating PMCF Plans/Reports
Experience with medical device clinical trials
Familiarity with quality system environments
Prior collaboration with external research committees (e.g., DSMB, CEC, screening committees)
Experience in physician and safety management

💰 Compensation

Base Pay Range:
💵 $97,300 – $194,700 (may vary by location)

🔗 How to Apply

👉 Learn more about Abbott’s benefits: www.abbottbenefits.com
👉 Apply and connect at: www.abbott.com
👉 Follow Abbott:

Facebook: facebook.com/Abbott
Twitter: @AbbottNews

🤝 Equal Opportunity Statement

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all levels of employment.

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