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Principal Clinical Scientist – Vascular Division

8+ years
$112,000 – $224,000
10 Nov. 21, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Principal Clinical Scientist – Vascular Division

Locations: Santa Clara, CA | Temecula, CA | St. Paul, MN | Westford, MA
Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs


About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes across the healthcare continuum. Our portfolio includes diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving millions of patients in over 160 countries. Abbott’s Vascular Division delivers minimally invasive, cost-effective solutions for the treatment of vascular disease, helping clinicians provide advanced care and improve quality of life.


Position Overview

Abbott is seeking an experienced Principal Clinical Scientist to join our Vascular Division. This is a full-time onsite position responsible for providing scientific leadership, clinical trial design expertise, and cross-functional guidance to support product development, regulatory submissions, and strategic business priorities.

The Principal Clinical Scientist will serve as a scientific authority, driving clinical evidence generation, guiding protocol design, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of vascular device programs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of clinical trials and studies in collaboration with internal teams (clinical operations, project management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, medical affairs) and external stakeholders (steering committees, principal investigators).

  • Provide scientific and technical leadership to cross-functional teams and commercial partners, justifying trial designs and providing ongoing protocol-related scientific guidance.

  • Develop and review study-related documents, including clinical protocols, case report forms (CRFs), clinical study reports (CSRs), and informed consent forms.

  • Critically analyze clinical data and present findings to internal teams, investigators, and regulatory bodies.

  • Develop and execute scientific publication strategies, including abstracts, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.

  • Synthesize literature and competitive intelligence across multiple products and therapeutic areas.

  • Review and critically assess statistical analysis plans.

  • Generate documentation to support regulatory submissions (PMA, 510(k)) and respond to regulatory inquiries.

  • Represent Abbott at FDA and other regulatory meetings, presenting clinical evidence and recommendations.

  • Mentor junior clinical team members and contribute to internal knowledge development.

  • Drive process optimization, propose innovative approaches, and support continuous improvement initiatives.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Medicine, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 8+ years of clinical or scientific experience, preferably in the medical device industry or cardiovascular/vascular field.

  • Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional collaboration in healthcare product development.

  • Recognized subject matter expert with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience operating in a quality system environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Mastery of MS Office Suite.

  • Experience in vascular or cardiovascular clinical trials.

  • Demonstrated expertise in regulatory submissions (510(k), PMA).

  • Prior experience in medical device clinical research and publication strategy.


Compensation

Base Pay: $112,000 – $224,000 (varies by location and experience)


Why Join Abbott

  • Global career growth opportunities with a leading healthcare organization.

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and occupational health programs.

  • Support for professional development through tuition reimbursement and education programs.

  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative vascular therapies and advance clinical science worldwide.

Learn more about Abbott benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.


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