Principal Clinical Research Scientist

Abbott

Principal Clinical Research Scientist leading scientific activities for clinical trials at Abbott's Electrophysiology division. Focusing on heart disease treatment through innovative medical technologies.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timePlymouth • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $99,300 - $198,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead scientific activities associated with the design, conduct, and reporting of clinical trials
Participate in the development of clinical evidence to establish feasibility
Achieve regulatory approvals and meet ongoing regulatory requirements
Gain reimbursement and support full commercial adoption of medical devices
Support the analysis and interpretation of scientific data
Write clinical study protocols, reports, and scientific publications
Aid in the production of additional study-level documents
Interact with physician Key Opinion Leaders and various cross-functional teams
Interact with global regulatory agencies to obtain market approval of new products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in the sciences, medicine, or similar discipline
5+ years of clinical science experience post-degree
Demonstrated scientific writing ability
Experience with international medical device regulations and submissions
Ability to plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity
Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
Excellent organization, problem solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trialsscientific writingregulatory approvalsclinical study protocolsscientific publicationsdata analysismedical device regulationsproject planningproblem solvingattention to detail

Soft Skills

organizationcommunicationinnovationresourcefulnesscross-functional collaborationverbal communicationwritten communicationfollow-up skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership

Certifications

advanced degree in sciencesadvanced degree in medicine