Senior Clinical Scientist

Abbott; Sylmar (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity and great place to work

Job summary

Abbott in Sylmar, CA seeks a Senior Clinical Scientist to perform data management tasks across the study life cycle, including startup, conduct and reporting. You will mentor peers and contribute to data collection, reporting and analysis of clinical trial data.

The role is on-site in Sylmar with opportunities to train colleagues and establish robust processes within global clinical operations. Requires 5+ years in the field and CCDM certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in clinical or medical or research setting.
• Education and work experience in computer science, life sciences or technical field.
• Expert in data collection best practices for clinical trials.
• Expert knowledge of global clinical operations.
• Expert in the use of SQL to query data sets based on defined parameters.
• Intermediate to advanced therapy specific knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, therapy and device.
• Intermediate to advanced medical knowledge related to common medical histories, medical terminology, diagnostics (imaging, laboratory), and medications (class, dose, route).
• Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in translation of clinical study requirements into trial Casebook.
• Develop edit check specifications for the automated cleaning of datata Management practices and procedures (SOPs, Work Instructions), including identifying and recommending solutions for technology issues.
• Conduct user acceptance testing of study databases, reports, study notifications and database customizations
• Develop study specific data listings.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and proposed solutions, develop procedures and train to new processes.
• Mentor junior team members in the roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Data Management Analyst.

Skills

SQL querying

Data management

Clinical data handling

Mentoring

SOPs/Work Instructions

Quality assurance

Study database testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Main Purpose Of The Role

This role is based out of Sylmar, CA and is an ONSITE role.

The Senior Clinical Scientist is responsible for performing data management tasks within defined established processes throughout the life cycle of the study Including startup, conduct and reporting phases. They are also responsible for the development, maintenance and training of peers in the applicable processes. This role is critical to the successful collection, reporting and analysis of clinical trial data as well as the mentorship of junior team members.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in translation of clinical study requirements into trial Casebook.
• Develop edit check specifications for the automated cleaning of datata Management practices and procedures (SOPs, Work Instructions), including identifying and recommending solutions for technology issues.
• Conduct user acceptance testing of study databases, reports, study notifications and database customizations
• Develop study specific data listings.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and proposed solutions, develop procedures and train to new processes.
• Mentor junior team members in the roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Data Management Analyst.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience/Background

• Minimum 5 years in clinical or medical or research setting.
• Education and work experience in computer science, life sciences or technical field.
• Expert in data collection best practices for clinical trials.
• Expert knowledge of global clinical operations.
• Expert in the use of SQL to query data sets based on defined parameters.
• Intermediate to advanced therapy specific knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, therapy and device. Intermediate to advanced medical knowledge related to common medical histories, medical terminology, diagnostics (imaging, laboratory), and medications (class, dose, route).
• Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) or equivalent.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is

$90,000.00 – $180,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Clinical Affairs / Statistics

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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