Senior Clinical Research Scientist

About the Position Senior Clinical Research Scientist – located in Sylmar, CA, within Abbott’s Global Data Science & Analytics team of the Medical Device Division. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, execution, and dissemination of observational studies using large‑scale real‑world data sources (EHR, insurance claims, hospital billing, device‑generated data). Develop and own RWE study protocols and statistical analysis plans aligned with regulatory and reimbursement objectives. Build and help execute long‑term RWE generation strategies across the electrophysiology portfolio in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders. Perform hands‑on programming (SQL, R, SAS, Python) to execute RWE studies; manage data preparation, cohort construction, variable derivation, and analysis. Partner with data analysts and engineers to validate programming logic, analytical datasets, and study results ensuring accuracy and regulatory readiness. Lead writing of study reports, regulatory deliverables, conference abstracts, poster presentations, and peer‑reviewed manuscripts, translating complex analyses into clear, actionable insights. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on cardiac electrophysiology clinical landscape and evolving standards of care; monitor emerging evidence to inform study design and endpoint selection. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (biostatistics, clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, health economics, R&D) and external collaborators (academia, vendors) to represent RWE perspectives. Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively and delivering high‑quality scientific work on tight timelines. Required Qualifications Associate’s Degree. 4 years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree with 4+ years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree with 6‑8 years of experience; or equivalent combination. Advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, PharmD, MS, etc.) in biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical research, public health, outcomes research, biomedical engineering, or related field. 2–5+ years of experience leading real‑world evidence, observational research, or outcomes research studies in medical devices or life sciences. Experience designing and executing regulatory‑grade clinical studies or RWE studies. Strong expertise with large real‑world datasets (EHR, claims, billing, registries, device data). Advanced hands‑on experience in statistical programming and data analysis (SQL, R, SAS, Python). Deep understanding of epidemiologic study design and analytical methods for observational research, including cohort studies, comparative effectiveness research, bias mitigation, etc. Proven ability to develop RWE protocols and statistical analysis plans suitable for regulatory review. Familiarity with FDA expectations for real‑world evidence data relevance, reliability, and transparency. Experience leading the development of study reports, regulatory submissions, peer‑reviewed manuscripts, conference abstracts, and scientific presentations. Background in cardiac electrophysiology (atrial fibrillation, flutter, ventricular arrhythmias, catheter ablation) with ability to interpret results clinically. Demonstrated skill in staying current with clinical and competitive landscape trends in electrophysiology. Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills for influencing without formal authority. Strong scientific communication skills for translating analyses into clear, actionable insights. Experience with external collaborators such as academic investigators, data vendors, or health system partners preferred. Other Information Base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00 (may vary by location). Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott Laboratories