Sr. Clinical Publication Manager

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career development

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Sr. Clinical Publication Manager for its Electrophysiology division based in Saint Paul, MN, or Plymouth.

You will design and drive publication plans for in-human electrophysiology data, leading medical writers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to publish high-quality manuscripts and congress presentations. You will translate complex trial results into clear narratives, manage external agency partners, and ensure timely, compliant publication across global assets

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master's in bioengineering/life sciences).
• 5-7+ years in medical publications or medical communications.
• Strong background in cardiology, medical devices, or cardiac electrophysiology.
• Expert knowledge of clinical trial designs and statistical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex trial data into clear scientific narratives.
• Lead abstract submission strategies for major cardiology congresses.
• Co-author manuscripts with electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, and trial investigators.
• Manage publication timelines and ensure compliance with GPP/ICMJE guidelines.

Skills

Clinical trial design

Statistical methods

Cardiology knowledge

Medical publications

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

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.

Sr. Clinical Publication Manager

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

This position works out of our St Paul or Plymouth, MN location for our Electrophysiology medical device business. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You’ll Work On

The Sr. Clinical Publication Manager in Electrophysiology designs and delivers the scientific publication plan for in-human electrophysiology device data. They lead a team of medical writers and work closely with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to translate complex clinical trial findings into peer-reviewed manuscripts and congress presentations. The Clinical Publications Manager (Electrophysiology) will lead the strategic development and execution of global publication plans. This role will report through the Electrophysiology Clinical Affairs Department within Abbott Medical Devices – Electrophysiology business. This role ensures timely, ethical, and compliant publication of clinical data for our electrophysiology portfolio.

Specialized Electrophysiology Responsibilities

• Clinical Data Translation:Translate complex trial data on devices used in cardiac ablation into clear scientific narratives.
• Congress Strategy:Lead abstract submission strategies for major cardiology congresses like the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).
• Stakeholder Management:Partner directly with electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, and trial investigators to co-author manuscripts.
• Device Safety Reporting:Manage publication timelines for post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) studies and registry data.

Strategic Publication Planning

• Develop annual publication plans for electrophysiology assets.
• Align publication timing with product launch milestones.
• Manage timelines for data disclosure.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in R&D, marketing, medical affairs, and Biometrics.

Content Generation & Oversight

• Coordinate writing of abstracts and manuscripts and development of posters and podium presentations.
• Review technical documents for clinical accuracy.
• Manage external medical communication agency partners.

Compliance & Integrity

• Enforce Good Publication Practice (GPP) standards.
• Follow International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines.
• Maintain documentation in publication management databases.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master's in bioengineering/life sciences).
• Experience:5-7+ years in medical publications or medical communications.
• Domain Expertise:Strong background in cardiology, medical devices, or cardiac electrophysiology.
• Skills:Expert knowledge of clinical trial designs and statistical methodologies.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on X @AbbottNews.

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.