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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, theFreedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debtprogramandFreeU (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 asa great placeto 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
For years, Abbott's medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it's glucose monitoring system, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine ?ngersticks.
The Opportunity
Our location in Santa Clara, CA currently has an on-site opportunity for a Staff Clinical Research S cientist . This new team member will work in Abbott's Global Data Science & Analytics team within the Medical Device Division. The Staff Clinical Research Scientist will provide scientific and technical leadership for real-world evidence (RWE) studies supporting post-market regulatory requirements, reimbursement, market development, and pre-market submissions across Abbott's Vascular portfolio. This individual will lead the design, execution, and dissemination of observational studies using large-scale real-world data sources, including electronic health records (EHR), insurance claims, hospital administrative and billing databases, and device-generated data. The Staff Clinical Research Scientist will collaborate with thought leaders within the organization and outside the company, developing creative ways to present key findings to the research community.
What You'll Work On
Real - World Evidence Leadership
Define andexecute long-term RWE strategies across theAbbott Vascularportfolio, in collaboration with clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, and market access stakeholders.Translate clinical and economic evidence gaps into actionable strategies aligned with business priorities.
Lead the design and execution ofreal-worldevidence, health economics, and digital health studies related to Abbott medical devices, usingcomplexdata sources such as electronic health records, insurance claims,imaging data,and hospital administrative/billing databases.
Support data science initiatives to transform complex healthcare data into clinically actionable insights through machine learning, predictive modeling, and advanced phenotyping approaches.
Data Analysis & Programming
Lead analytic strategy and perform hands-on programming to execute RWE studies using SQL, R, SAS, Python, or similar languages.Evaluate and mitigate technical risks in study designs.
Manage data preparation, cohort construction, variable derivation, and analysis across diverse data @types. Ensure adherence to data governance standardsandprivacyrequirements.
Provide technical oversight ofprogramming logicand validation,partnering with data analysts and data engineers toensureaccuracy, reproducibility, and regulatory readiness.
Strategy & Scientific Communication
Leadand overseedevelopment ofRWEstudyprotocols andreports, regulatory deliverables,conferencepresentations, andpeer-reviewedscientific manuscripts.
Communicate with regulatory and reimbursement agencies on study design and results,translatingcomplex analyticalmethodsinto clear, clinically meaningful scientific narratives.
Mentor other scientists on dataset selection, study design, and presentation of results
Clinical & Therapeutic Area Expertise
Maintain strongandup-to-dateknowledge of the clinical landscape inthecoronary and peripheral vascular space.
Monitor emerging evidence, clinical guidelines, competitive technologies, and unmet clinical needs to inform RWE study design, endpoint selection, and evidence generation strategy.
Apply clinical @context to interpretreal-worlddata results, assess relevance to intendedusepopulations, and support regulatory and clinical decision-making.
Cross - Fu nctional Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with peers across biostatistics, clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, health economics, andR&Dteams.
Represent RWE and observational research perspectives in cross-functional project teams and strategy discussions.
Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry, including academic researchers, data vendors, and clinical experts, as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
MastersDegree (± 18 years), Preferred
Minimum 9 years, Related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area.
Comprehensive knowledge andapplicationbusiness concepts,proceduresand practices. Uses in-depth knowledge of business unit functions and cross group dependencies/ relationships. Is recognized as an expert inworkgroup. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.; 3. (Cognitive Skills) Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation ofvarious factors.Exercisesjudgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods,techniquesand evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Has broad knowledge of various technical alternatives and their potential impact on the business.
Preferred?Qualifications
PhD,DrPH,MS, or equivalent advanced degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research, public health, outcomes research, biomedicalengineering, or a related discipline.
4-8years of experience in real-world evidence, observational research, outcomes research, or related analytical research roles in industry, academia, consulting, or government.
Hands-on experience working with real-world data sources, such as electronic health records, administrative claims data, hospital billing data, registries, or similar large healthcare datasets.
Deep knowledgeinobservational study design and epidemiologic methods, including cohort studies, definition of exposures and outcomes, confounding considerations, and sensitivity analyses.
Experienceindevelopment of RWE study protocols, analysis plans, or study reports, with exposure to regulatoryor post-market evidence needsconsidereda plus.
Practical experience performing data analysis and programming using one or more of the following: SQL, R, SAS, Python, or similar statistical/analytical languages.
Experiencecollaborating with data analysts tovalidateanalytical datasets, programs, and study outputs.
Experienceindevelopment ofstudy reports, abstracts, slide decks, and manuscripts, with mentorship as needed.
Familiarity with regulatory or methodological guidance relevant to RWE or observational studies, with the ability to apply guidance under supervision.
Background orinterest inthe coronary or peripheral vascular spaceor a related cardiovascular therapeutic area (e.g.,structuralheart,heart failure, rhythm management), with willingness and ability to build domain expertise over time.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality work under timelines, with strong attention to detail.
Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical concepts and results clearly to cross-functional partnersand proven ability topublish scientific manuscripts
Experience working in cross-functional team environments, including collaboration with clinical, regulatory, medical affairs,orhealth economics, is preferred.
The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 - $228,000.00. 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
