[Hiring] Senior Field Clinical Scientist @Abbott

Role Description

This role involves working as a Senior Field Clinical Scientist in the Neuromodulation Division, focusing on implantable devices for chronic pain and movement disorders.

• Study Site Management
  • Perform discovery visits to assess sites for research partnerships
  • Complete nomination, qualification, and site activation submissions, visits, and reports
  • Ensure site compliance with protocol
  • Ensure high quality data collection by attending patient enrollments, key time point follow-up visits, and monitoring visits as appropriate
  • Provide protocol and product/procedural training to clinical sites
  • Initiate and manage documentable compliance actions
  • Conduct regular data quality reviews with principal investigators and research staff
• Clinical/Scientific Expert
  • Assist sites with pre-screening patients for clinical study appropriateness
  • Provide procedural support to ensure safety of subjects in clinical studies
  • Assist with registries, new technology assessments, and other special projects as needed
  • Deep understanding of neurological disorders and chronic pain therapies
  • Participate in development of best practices for study outcomes
  • Facilitate communication between science group and physician partners
• Cross-Functional Liaison
  • Train and educate other cross-functional groups on study protocols and clinical research operations
  • Provide field perspective to clinical study teams throughout study protocol development
  • Engage Applied Research, Medical Affairs, and Investigator Initiated Study team to support clinical strategy
  • Partner with regional Sales team by conducting study education and regular site activities updates
  • Comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and company policies
  • Maintain positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Nursing, or a related field
• Five years in a clinical research environment or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of regulations and standards for conducting clinical research
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 90%
• Polished communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse environment
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with attention to detail
• Experience and training on Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a field clinical specialist or engineer/scientist
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience in Neuromodulation, Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, or Deep Brain Stimulation
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline/concentration preferred
• Working knowledge of imaging modalities, including x-ray, fluoroscopy, and MRI
• Experience with GCP, ISO standards, and clinical trial guidelines

Benefits

• Career development with an international company
• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
• Recognized as a great place to work in multiple countries