Senior Scientist

Abbott • Alameda, CA

1d • $114,000 - $228,000

About The Position

Abbott 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Scientist Working at Abbott At 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 Opportunity Lead the independent conception, execution, and communication of complex technical R&D strategies, driving solutions that achieve project deliverables and broader functional goals. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances. Lead research efforts on his/her own project and contribute scientific insights into other projects. Consistently demonstrate excellent record of accomplishment of scientific and business objectives. Initiates, directs and executes research and/or development strategies in research and/or development. Maintains broad knowledge of state of the art principles and theories. Makes contributions to scientific literature and conferences. May participate in development of patent applications. Interact with suppliers to resolve scientific and technical challenges. Assist with product development as a member of product development teams (develop project plans, conduct and participate in design reviews, develop analytical methods). May hire and manage junior staff. Responsible for the development and coordination of research projects and clinical study activites to advance clinical science objectives and support the development of new product offerings. Identifies minimum requirements for study needs. Responsible for rationale for study, key elements of protocol design, statistical analysis and reporting of results. The role will provide product and field knowledge during study concept discussion, study design, protocol and/or workflow development, and support data interpretation and manuscript review of the studies. The role will interact with internal and external experts and stakeholders.

Requirements

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or other relevant scientific disciplines.
• Ph.D with 3 years of experience; MS with 6 years of experience; BS with minimum 12 years experience, in research in industrial or academic setting.
• Must be familiar with standard laboratory techniques.
• Able to present orally and in writing at a professional level.
• Able to perform proficiently under applicable regulatory requirements: ISO, FDA or any recognized quality standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the independent conception, execution, and communication of complex technical R&D strategies, driving solutions that achieve project deliverables and broader functional goals.
• Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances.
• Lead research efforts on his/her own project and contribute scientific insights into other projects.
• Consistently demonstrate excellent record of accomplishment of scientific and business objectives.
• Initiates, directs and executes research and/or development strategies in research and/or development.
• Maintains broad knowledge of state of the art principles and theories.
• Makes contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
• May participate in development of patent applications.
• Interact with suppliers to resolve scientific and technical challenges.
• Assist with product development as a member of product development teams (develop project plans, conduct and participate in design reviews, develop analytical methods).
• May hire and manage junior staff.
• Responsible for the development and coordination of research projects and clinical study activites to advance clinical science objectives and support the development of new product offerings.
• Identifies minimum requirements for study needs.
• Responsible for rationale for study, key elements of protocol design, statistical analysis and reporting of results.
• The role will provide product and field knowledge during study concept discussion, study design, protocol and/or workflow development, and support data interpretation and manuscript review of the studies.
• The role will interact with internal and external experts and stakeholders.
• Trial design expert, outlines and reviews protocol and statistical analysis plan
• Coordinates team interfaces for study launch, manages dependencies and trial readiness
• Key input to product development, with user experience and interface development focus
• Fluent in communicating key use cases for patients and health care providers
• Product expert

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree