Manager, Global Scientific Affairs

Job ID: 31157644Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - New Jersey - PrincetonJob Type: Full timeCategory: Medical and Clinical AffairsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-07-29Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThe Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, will work daily on site out of our Princeton, NJ or Ottawa Canada locations in the Point of Care Division in Abbott.Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry’s most comprehensive menu of tests in a single, with-patient platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, and cardiac markers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance. What You'll Work OnOur Scientific Affairs Team has an opportunity for a Manager, Global Scientific Affairs. The person hired will be responsible for overall coordination of investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and collaborative studies (CRS) from initiation of study discussions and scientific engagement, oversight of the concept/proposal submission, review & collaboration, start-up to study close-out, including agreement execution, study material shipment, gathering and communicating periodic study updates and, timely execution of study.As a Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, you will lead the strategy, coordination, and execution of investigator-sponsored and collaborative studies from concept through study closeout. You will serve as a key liaison between investigators and internal stakeholders, ensuring studies are executed efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule while supporting the generation and dissemination of scientific evidence.In addition:Manage the full lifecycle of collaborative and investigator-sponsored studies, including proposal review, study startup, agreement execution, study conduct, budget management, milestone tracking, and study closeout.Partner with principal investigators, APOC teams, and Scientific Review Committees to review study concepts, develop protocols, coordinate submissions, and facilitate study approvals.Serve as the primary point of contact for investigators and study sites, maintaining clear communication and documentation throughout the study lifecycle.Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain, R&D, PMO, and other stakeholders to ensure successful study execution.Provide scientific and technical expertise, including product training, study design consultation, protocol development, workflow optimization, and issue resolution.Track study milestones, budgets, invoices, essential documents, shipments, and publication timelines to ensure operational excellence and compliance.Support the development, review, and tracking of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other scientific publications.Monitor and evaluate emerging scientific literature, competitive technologies, and industry trends to inform scientific strategies and evidence generation activities.Contribute to process improvement initiatives through the development and maintenance of SOPs, study documentation, and medical information resources.Support Scientific Advisory Boards and other scientific engagement activities as needed.Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, and EHS requirements while maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.Required QualificationsMinimum of at least 5 years clinical research/medical affairs/project management experience.Knowledge and experience in working with clinical trials and managing research studiesKnowledge and understanding of statistical techniques, performing data analysis, tracking clinical studies and publications.Understanding of the clinical laboratory, assay/instrument principles involving in vitro diagnostic product design and usage, and the scientific, statistical, regulatory and compliance requirements of clinical research.Bachelor’s Degree required.Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time to meet investigators and clinical trial staff.Preferred QualificationsExperience with managing publications8 or more years of experience is preferred in similar area.Advanced degree (master's or PhD or MD) is preferred.Experience running clinical trials in international geographies (preferred).Influence and lead both with and without direct authority.Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately communicate (written and oral)Ability to confidently speak in public, lead meetings and group discussionsForm and develop long-term strategic and professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.Ability to work independently and in groupsDemonstrated leadership skills, initiative, critical-thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong organization and time management skillsLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at , and on Facebook at .The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsclinical research managementclinical trial managementregulatory complianceproject managementprotocol developmentstatistical analysisdata analysisclinical laboratory operationsassay designin vitro diagnosticsscientific publication managementscientific writingstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationprocess improvementquality system managementbudget managementmilestone trackingstudy documentationmedical information managementscientific strategy developmentpublic speakingmeeting facilitationstrategic relationship managementproblem solvingorganizational skills