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Principal Clinical Scientist

8+ years
Not Disclosed
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
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🤝 Equal Opportunity Statement

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