Principal Clinical Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


Santa Clara, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

Job Title

Principal Clinical Research Scientist

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youâll also have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelorâs degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Santa Clara, CA or Temecula, CA location in the Vascular division.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.

The Principal Clinical Scientist provides scientific expertise throughout the development and implementation of clinical studies. Writes/manages clinical trial protocols, protocol amendments, clinical study reports, clinical trial registrations and results postings, clinical study project timelines (in collaboration with project manager) and scientific publications. Interacts with various study support cross-functional teams to assist in clinical strategy, the development of plans, reports and project deliverables. Interacts with regulatory agencies as needed and will use their scientific and medical knowledge to provide strategic communication to staff as well as study sites as directed by your manager.

What Youâll Work On

  • Facilitates development of clinical strategy and trial design by interacting with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and collaborating cross functionally with other departments including Global Clinical Operations, Research & Development (R&D), Regulatory Affairs, Safety and Biostatistics.
  • Writes study protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, prepare scientific presentations and writes manuscripts for publication in collaboration with KOLs by evaluating scientific literature, analyzing scientific data and staying abreast of current clinical practice.
  • Presents scientific data by communicating accurate, succinct summaries of clinical results at industry gatherings, investigational meetings and regulatory agency meetings.
  • Works collaboratively with R&D, Clinical R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Library Services, Product Performance Group (PPG), Quality Engineering, Clinical Affairs or Clinical Science, Risk Management, Clinical Project Management, external CROs or Medical Writers, Training, Marketing and Sales, Senior Management and investigational sites.
  • Conducts team meetings, drafting and sending routine correspondence (e.g., newsletters) and/or by presenting regular updates to senior staff.
  • Creates, manages, or participates in clinical study timelines, and budgets by utilizing the appropriate project management tools, selecting providers or external medical writers, managing vendor contracts as requested, and ensuring expenditures are within budgetary guidelines.
  • Throughout study, when appropriate, works cross functionally with clinical field teams and data management to assesses missing data. Uses metrics regularly to ensure data completeness. Works with Biostatistics to conduct ad-hoc/interim analyses for data surveillance.
  • May work closely with external groups, such as core laboratories, to assess and interpret data.
  • Writes responses to clinical questions from regulatory authorities. Facilitates regulatory submissions and communications by communicating with Regulatory Affairs during the submission process.
  • Participates in and supports audits.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOUâLL BRING

Required Experience

  • Bachelorâs degree in related field
  • Minimum 8 years' experience
  • Experience in clinical trials, working in a regulated environment.
  • Experience in medical and scientific writing. Comprehensive knowledge of a particular technological field.

Preferred Experience

  • PhD or MD preferred, or BA/BS with an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Familiarity with one or more data analysis software (such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.



The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 â $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.



  • Santa Clara, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Job...


  • Santa Clara, United States ServiceNow Full time

    Job Description The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at ServiceNow is a customer–focused innovation group building intelligent software and smart user experiences using existing and latest advanced technologies to enable end–to–end, industry–leading work experiences for customers. We are a group of researchers, applied scientists, engineers, and...

  • Research Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    Santa Barbara, United States Aptitude Medical Systems Full time

    Job Description Job title: Research Scientist Job statement: The Research Scientist's role is to develop novel molecular diagnostic products for Aptitude's Metrix diagnostic platform. Location: Santa Barbara, CA (On-site required) About us Aptitude Medical Systems is a startup deep-tech healthcare company. Our mission is democratizing diagnostics by...


  • Santa Barbara, United States Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Full time

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn close collaboration with the Clinical Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator, the incumbent will serve as support staff to the clinical research department in clinical trials, following company SOPs, ICH GCPs, protocols, all regulator laws, including but not limited to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code...


  • Santa Barbara, United States Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $24.86 - $38.41ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In close collaboration with the Clinical Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator, the incumbent will serve as support staff to the clinical research department in clinical trials, following company SOPs, ICH GCPs, protocols, all regulator laws, including but...


  • Santa Clara, United States Agilent Technologies, Inc. Full time

    As a federal contractor and healthcare company committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and communities, employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless Research, Chemistry, Scientist, Biochemist, Chemist, Manufacturing, Technology

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Santa Barbara, United States Aptitude Medical Systems Full time

    Job DescriptionJob title: Research ScientistJob statement: The Research Scientist's role is to develop novel molecular diagnostic products for Aptitude's Metrix™ diagnostic platform.Location: Santa Barbara, CA (On-site required)About usAptitude Medical Systems is a startup deep-tech healthcare company. Our mission is democratizing diagnostics by empowering...

  • Research Scientist

    2 months ago


    Santa Barbara, United States Aptitude Medical Systems Full time

    Job DescriptionJob title: Research ScientistJob statement: The Research Scientist's role is to develop novel molecular diagnostic products for Aptitude's Metrix™ diagnostic platform.Location: Santa Barbara, CA (On-site required)About usAptitude Medical Systems is a startup deep-tech healthcare company. Our mission is democratizing diagnostics by empowering...

  • PhD Only

    7 days ago


    Santa Clara, United States ServiceNow Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionAt ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can’t wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless...


  • Santa Barbara, United States Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Full time

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to pharmaceutical studies, device clinical trials, and/or investigator-initiated research projects. This position works under the supervision of Principal Investigator(s) and Director, Clinical Research Operations whose research activities are conducted under good...


  • Santa Barbara, United States Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $42.55 - $65.87ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to pharmaceutical studies, device clinical trials, and/or investigator-initiated research projects. This position works under the supervision of Principal Investigator(s) and Director, Clinical Research Operations...


  • Santa Barbara, United States Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Full time

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to pharmaceutical studies, device clinical trials, and/or investigator-initiated research projects. This position works under the supervision of Principal Investigator(s) and Director, Clinical Research Operations whose research activities are conducted under good...


  • Santa Barbara, United States Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $35.48 - $54.90ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to pharmaceutical studies, device clinical trials, and/or investigator-initiated research projects. This position works under the supervision of Principal Investigator(s) and Director, Clinical Research Operations...

  • Data Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    Santa Clara, United States Sigmaways Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDuties: We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Software Engineer to help us build cutting edge analysis, visualization and compute pipelines for analyzing sequencer data. The job requires advanced python expertise and data science skills, in addition to solid computer science skills. You will be involved in...


  • Santa Monica, California, United States Neogene Therapeutics Full time

    Pushing the frontier of solid cancer therapy, Neogene Therapeutics is a global, clinical stage biotechnology company built on the premise of innovation and novel paradigm-changing science. Using tumor mutation profiles to engineer fully individualized T cell therapies, Neogene is bringing new hope to address the current limitations of treatments available...

  • Staff Scientist, R&D

    2 weeks ago


    Santa Clara, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    Job TitleStaff Scientist, R&DWorking at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment...


  • Santa Monica, United States Neogene Therapeutics Full time

    Pushing the frontier of solid cancer therapy, Neogene Therapeutics is a global, clinical stage biotechnology company built on the premise of innovation and novel paradigm-changing science. Using tumor mutation profiles to engineer fully individualized T cell therapies, Neogene is bringing new hope to address the current limitations of treatments available...


  • Santa Monica, United States Compu-Vision Consulting Full time

    Clinical Research Associate Location: 1100 Glendon Ave, Suite 1820 LA, CA 90024 Duration: 12 week contract with the possibility of permanent hire Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 REQUIRED EXP: Min 2 yrs exp in a clinical research coordinator role, College Degree, exp with IRB procedures, recruiting and enrolment, completing CRFs Job Duties The...


  • Santa Monica, United States UCLA Health Full time

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Posted Date 04/03/2024 Salary Range: $32.65 - 52.53 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 14948 Primary Duties and...


  • Santa Monica, United States UCLA Health Full time

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Posted Date 04/08/2024 Salary Range: $32.65 - 52.53 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 15144 Primary Duties and...