Senior Clinical Research Scientist

Abbott • Alameda, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Scientist (Lingo) is responsible for designing, executing, overseeing, and monitoring internal and external clinical studies that support Lingo product development and evidence generation. The role develops study protocols, conducts clinical research activities, and ensures accurate analysis, interpretation, and documentation of study results. It contributes to clinical strategies that advance product innovation and support regulatory and commercialization objectives.

As a metabolic health subject matter expert, the scientist provides scientific leadership across the organization and partners with cross-functional teams to inform decisions. The role translates complex scientific concepts into actionable insights and communicates scientific principles, study findings, and clinical evidence to stakeholders across research and development, regulatory, medical, quality, commercial, and executive teams. It works across both Clinical Affairs and Medical Affairs. This is an onsite position based in Alameda, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience conducting clinical trials.
• Experience communicating science to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, PharmD, or Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, monitoring, and analysis of internal and external clinical studies supporting product development and evidence generation.
• Provide scientific leadership and subject matter expertise in metabolic health, guiding research initiatives and cross-functional decision-making.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and other stakeholders to support business and scientific objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical research operating procedures to ensure compliance, quality, and consistency across studies.
• Participate in cross-functional product development and commercialization teams, providing scientific and clinical insights throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure successful and timely completion of clinical studies to support product development milestones, regulatory objectives, and product launch timelines.
• Communicate clinical and scientific findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Develop study protocols and ensure accurate analysis, interpretation, and documentation of study results.

Benefits

• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior