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Senior Research Scientist

Abbott
Abbott
8+ years
$90,000 – $180,000
10 Jan. 14, 2026
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

Senior Research Scientist – Vascular
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States | Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs | Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader advancing science to improve lives across all stages of life. With a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generics, Abbott employs over 114,000 colleagues across 160+ countries.

Role Overview:
Abbott Vascular is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist to provide scientific leadership in the development and execution of clinical studies. The role is responsible for designing protocols, managing study timelines, preparing scientific reports, and ensuring high-quality regulatory and clinical documentation in support of vascular disease therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Strategy & Trial Design:

  • Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and cross-functional teams including R&D, Global Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Biostatistics to develop clinical strategies and study designs.

  • Facilitate clinical trial planning and execution, ensuring alignment with scientific, regulatory, and business objectives.

Scientific Communication & Documentation:

  • Author and manage clinical study protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, and scientific publications.

  • Present clinical data at industry meetings, regulatory agency discussions, and investigator meetings.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific literature and current clinical practices to support evidence-based recommendations.

Project & Data Management:

  • Manage study timelines, budgets, vendor contracts, and deliverables using project management tools.

  • Work closely with clinical field teams, data management, and external core labs to ensure data completeness and integrity.

  • Support regulatory submissions, respond to agency inquiries, and generate documentation for product approvals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with R&D, Clinical Science, Regulatory Affairs, Product Performance Group, Quality Engineering, Medical Writers, and Marketing teams to drive study success.

  • Participate in audits, protocol compliance monitoring, and data review.

  • Provide expert guidance across technological fields, offering solutions to complex problems impacting study outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in clinical trials, medical/scientific writing, or a regulated healthcare environment.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical study design, data analysis, and regulatory requirements.

  • Expertise in a specific technological or therapeutic field relevant to vascular interventions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or MSN) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI).

  • Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific data and contribute to publications.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base pay: $90,000 – $180,000 (location-dependent).

  • Abbott provides comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.

Why Abbott:
Join Abbott as a Senior Research Scientist – Vascular to advance minimally invasive therapies for vascular disease, contribute to clinical innovation, and collaborate with world-class scientific and clinical teams.

Apply Now:
Take the next step in your scientific career by applying today.