Lead Research Information Scientist

Abbott

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position works out of our Abbott Park : Lake County IL (other locations : Santa Clara, CA, Alameda, CA, Chicago, IL, Plymouth, MN, or St. Paul, MN) As Lead, Research Information Scientist, you will serve as a hands-on information research leader, combining people management with direct contribution to complex regulatory and biomedical research. You will lead a team of biomedical researchers while overseeing and executing high‑impact literature searches and evidence syntheses supporting Abbott’s global regulatory, clinical, and medical strategies. This role will also drive the modernization of regulatory research through advanced literature tools, automation, analytics, and AI-assisted capabilities, ensuring processes are rigorous, scalable, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations. You will partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Legal, and other internal stakeholders and, as part of the Abbott Research Center (ARC) leadership team, help shape strategy, develop talent, and position ARC as a critical enabler of information success and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical, biological, physical science, or engineering disciplines
• Strong proficiency in secondary research tools and information retrieval techniques using biomedical databases
• Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing and analyzing biomedical literature to surface relevant clinical evidence
• Sound judgment in translating information into practical recommendations that balance risk, regulatory expectations, and business objectives

Nice To Haves

• Masters of library/information science or advanced degree in a STEM field
• Medical device, diagnostics, or other health care/medical business experience, ideally in a corporate or regulated environment
• Experience using and implementing advanced research tools, automation, analytics, and AI-assisted technologies
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing people and setting strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proven ability to anticipate business needs, manage risks proactively, and adjust approaches in a dynamic environment
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing research team through priority setting, mentorship, performance guidance, and review of research deliverables.
• Act as a hands‑on contributor, conducting research activities while effectively balancing individual responsibilities with team leadership.
• Conduct and oversee complex biomedical and regulatory research, including systematic literature searches, critical appraisal, evidence synthesis, and delivery of decision‑ready insights
• Modernize research workflows by establishing scalable, defensible processes and integrating advanced research tools, automation, analytics, and AI-assisted technologies
• Partner cross‑functionally with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Legal, internal ARC functions, and external vendors as a trusted biomedical information advisor
• Communicate complex evidence and information methodological decisions clearly to senior leaders, applying sound judgment to balance risk, regulatory expectations, and business needs
• Contribute to ARC leadership and strategy, driving continuous improvement through metrics, stakeholder feedback, service development, and innovation across research capabilities

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees