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Sr. Scientist Clinical Research

8 years
$86,700.00 – $173,300.00
10 Sept. 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote 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

Company Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live fully at every stage of life. With a diverse portfolio of life-changing technologies spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, Abbott serves patients in over 160 countries with a workforce of 114,000 colleagues worldwide.


Job Title

Sr. Scientist – Clinical Research

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Preferred), Temecula, CA, or New Brighton, MN – Abbott Vascular Division (Onsite)

Division Overview:
Abbott Vascular delivers innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treating vascular disease. The portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare-metal stents, guidewires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters, vessel closure devices, peripheral stents, and related software.


Position Summary

The Sr. Scientist in Clinical Research plays a key role in clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory submissions. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams, interacts with regulatory agencies, and provides scientific and medical guidance to internal teams, external partners, and study sites.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Execution & Documentation:

  • Develop and write clinical trial protocols, amendments, clinical study reports, and scientific publications.

  • Evaluate scientific literature, analyze clinical data, and stay updated on current clinical practices.

Regulatory Affairs & Submissions:

  • Facilitate regulatory submissions and communications with agencies.

  • Draft strategic responses to regulatory queries.

Clinical Strategy & Trial Design:

  • Participate in developing clinical strategies and trial designs.

  • Conduct meetings with internal departments to gather input and feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work with Sales & Marketing, R&D, Clinical R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Engineering, Product Performance, Risk Management, Clinical Project Management, external CROs, Medical Writers, and other stakeholders.

  • Facilitate communication, organize team meetings, prepare presentations, and maintain project documentation.

Data Analysis & Interpretation:

  • Interpret clinical and scientific data for product applications and presentations.

  • Present results at industry conferences, investigator meetings, and regulatory meetings.

Compliance & Audits:

  • Support audits and participate in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and effectiveness monitoring.

  • Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures.

Leadership & Mentorship:

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal teams, external partners, and junior staff.

  • Mentor less-experienced employees and provide work direction as needed.

  • Lead project teams and contribute to career development initiatives.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, medicine, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Comprehensive understanding of clinical research practices and functional areas.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Recognized expertise across technical and functional areas.

  • Ability to analyze complex data and exercise independent judgment.

  • Experience in a quality system environment and compliance with governmental regulations.

  • Broad knowledge of technical alternatives and business impact.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $86,700 – $173,300 (varies by location)

  • Career development opportunities in a global organization.

  • Free medical coverage via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.

  • Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

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

  • Recognized globally as a great workplace for diversity, women in leadership, and scientists.


How to Apply

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Learn more about health and wellness benefits: www.abbottbenefits.com

Equal Opportunity Employer: Committed to diversity and inclusion.

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