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Abbott Senior Clinical Research Scientist in Austin, Texas
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.
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 Austin, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division. The job purpose and scope of the Senior Clinical Research Scientist is to author the scientific documents to support pre and post market clinical evidence generation associated with Neuromodulation products, primarily within the DBS therapies for movement disorders and psychiatric disorders. This position will work closely within cross-functional project teams including project management, regulatory affairs, marketing, medical affairs, biometrics, data management, and clinical operations in addition to supporting interactions with physician leaders and study investigators.
What You’ll Work On
Generate scientific content required for the design and conduct of clinical studies, from prospective pre-market and post market studies to RWE data generation, including but not limited to: authoring clinical trial protocols, case report forms, informed consent forms, report of prior investigations, and investigator brochures.
Collaborate closely with statistics, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs personnel to accomplish goals that appropriately satisfy the needs of the business as determined by regulatory agencies and reimbursement organizations.
Provide scientific justification to evidence generation for medical devices and ongoing scientific analyses during protocol development and provide scientific guidance to the development of statistical analysis plans.
Synthesize literature across multiple products and/or therapies within the assigned therapeutic area
Collaborate closely with external stakeholders including physician investigators and key opinion leaders, and successfully represent Abbott as a scientific expert for the assigned therapy.
Author documents to support pre-market regulatory submissions and post-market regulatory requirements for Abbott products and/or respond to questions from regulatory authorities about existing submissions.
Author publications for clinical study data through coordination with investigator authors and project management of reviews and revisions for abstracts and manuscripts.
Attend and prepares for meeting with global regulatory agencies involving clinical data.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree and minimum 4 years of related work experience
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
This position also requires strong leadership skills as it will require significant interaction with executive leadership, physicians and regulatory authorities
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in biomedical engineering, biological sciences, biostatistics, or related field or MS in a related field and relevant research experience
1+ years of related clinical research for medical devices
In-depth knowledge of movement disorders, brain therapies, depression or other psychiatric disorders or neuromodulation therapies
Experience in data analytics, image processing, or brain imaging
Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently by taking into account multiple points of view
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
Demonstrated skill and tactfulness in working as a cross-functional team member
Experience in clinical research studies collaborating with cross-functional clinical research partners, physicians, and other healthcare providers
Well-organized and self-motivated with an ability to initiate and follow through on assignments
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. 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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