Senior Clinical Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of real-world evidence (RWE), health economics, and digital health studies using EHR, insurance claims, and hospital databases
• Develop and own RWE study protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAPs) aligned with regulatory and reimbursement objectives
• Perform hands-on programming to execute studies using SQL, R, SAS, or Python
• Manage data preparation, cohort construction, and variable derivation across diverse data types
• Lead the development of study reports, regulatory deliverables, conference abstracts, and peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts
• Translate complex analytical results into clear scientific narratives for clinicians, regulators, and internal leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including biostatistics, clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, and R&D

Requirements

• Associates Degree
• 4 years of related experience
• Expertise in RWE study design and observational research
• Proficiency in statistical programming and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 6-8 years of experience
• PhD, DrPH, PharmD, or MS in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field
• Experience designing regulatory-grade clinical studies or RWE studies in the medical device or life sciences industry
• Advanced expertise in SQL, R, SAS, or Python
• Deep understanding of epidemiologic study design and bias mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of the cardiac electrophysiology therapeutic area

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company
• Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical coverage options
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs
• Access to FreeU education benefits

About the Company

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, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With over 115,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries, we are dedicated to advancing innovative technologies that improve health and well-being worldwide.