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Abbott Sr. Clinical Research Scientist in Pleasanton, California
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.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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. 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 Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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 Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure division.
In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and live full lives.
The Senior Clinical Research Scientist is a member of the Global Clinical Affairs team who provides scientific expertise throughout the development and implementation of clinical evaluations, risk management and /or clinical studies. The scientist interacts with various study support groups and cross-functional teams in order to assist in clinical and data science, clinical strategy, the development of plans and reports, and project deliverables. The scientist is also responsible for interating with regulatory agencies as needed, and using their scientific and medical knowledge in order to provide directives to the team as well as study sites as directed by their manager.
What You’ll Work On
Writes clinical evaluation plans and reports, study protocols, protocol amendments, informed consents, study reports, risk master lists, and scientific papers for publication by evaluating scientific literature, analyzing scientific data and staying abreast of current clinical practice.
Examine data sets and determine the best end-to-end analysis plan to address key scientific questions
Analyzes data (including defining populations, creating model logic, drawing insights, refining analyses and determining outcomes
Present analysis results in a cohesive manner
Interprets results in preparation for product applications by evaluating clinical and scientific and risk data and literature, 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.
Facilitates communication between Sales and Marketing, 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, Senior Management and investigational sites as directed by your manager.
Participates in the development of clinical strategy and trial design by conducting meetings with the appropriate departments and individuals to obtain feedback/direction.
Creates, manages, or participates in clinical study or clinical evaluation 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.
Facilitates regulatory submissions and communications by communicating with Regulatory Affairs during the submission process.
Participates in and supports audits.
Interfaces with management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units, physicians, and external CROs and medical writers.
Participates in the development of other technical contributors by supporting training and providing feedback and guidance.
Conducts team meetings, drafting and sending routine correspondence and presenting regular updates to senior staff.
May participate in a project team, root cause analysis, preventive or corrective actions, and effectiveness monitoring.
Acts as a mentor to less-experienced staff and may provide work direction or supervise other technical employees.
Exercises judgment independently.
Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in science or engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree (PhD, MD, etc) + 2 years relevant work experience
Strong independent data analysis and programming skills (R, SPSS, SAS, MatLab, etc.)
Strong Data Communication and Figure Creation Experience
Understanding of statistical principles
Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en)
- 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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 $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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