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Sr. Scientist Clinical Research

8+ years
$86,700 – $173,300
10 July 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Sr. Scientist Clinical Research – Abbott (Santa Clara, CA)

Job Summary

Join Abbott, a global healthcare leader, as a Sr. Scientist in Clinical Research. This on-site role in Santa Clara, CA, involves leading clinical strategy, trial design, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal for experienced clinical research professionals, especially in the medical device and vascular domain, this opportunity offers career growth, competitive pay, and world-class benefits.


Key Responsibilities

  • Write clinical protocols, amendments, study reports, and scientific publications

  • Collaborate with regulatory affairs for submissions and agency communications

  • Develop clinical strategies and contribute to trial design planning

  • Analyze and interpret scientific and risk data

  • Present clinical outcomes at industry events and to internal stakeholders

  • Oversee communication across cross-functional teams (R&D, QA/RA, Medical Writing, etc.)

  • Participate in audits and support root cause analyses

  • Lead technical contributors and external partners (CROs, medical writers)


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences or medicine preferred); advanced degree highly desirable

  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant clinical research experience

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and risk management

  • Proven experience in medical device clinical trials

  • Excellent communication and scientific writing skills

  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and guide less experienced staff

  • Experience with regulatory agencies and submission processes

  • Proficient in data interpretation and clinical trial documentation


Perks & Benefits

  • Base pay: $86,700 – $173,300 (depending on location and experience)

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

  • Excellent retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions

  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt support through Freedom 2 Save

  • Education benefit (FreeU) for bachelor's degree support

  • Career development in a global healthcare company

  • Recognized as a top employer for diversity, women, and innovation


About Abbott

Abbott is a global leader in medical technology, diagnostics, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. With over 114,000 employees worldwide, Abbott creates breakthrough science to improve health outcomes across all stages of life. The company is consistently recognized as a top employer and innovator in the healthcare industry.


Work Mode

On-site (Santa Clara, CA preferred; also available in Temecula, CA, or New Brighton, MN)


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