Senior Research Scientist
United States – Texas – Plano
United States – California – Santa Clara

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the #1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.  These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist. The Senior Research Scientist will provide scientific and clinical expertise for development and execution of preclinical and clinical feasibility studies related to neuromodulation therapies for treating chronic pain and movement disorders. Additionally, the scientist will plan, complete, and support technical and scientific programs leading to innovative applications of new and existing products and technologies. The scientist will also disseminate findings and product implications to management, engineers/scientists, and when appropriate, the scientific and medical community through publications, conferences, reports, and presentations. He/she will investigate the patent implications of research outcomes and coordinate applications with Abbott’s intellectual property attorneys.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, plan, and carry out preclinical and clinical feasibility studies in spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation and deep brain stimulation for treatment of chronic pain and movement disorders
• Generation of study-related documents, which may include, but are not limited to, study protocols, informed consent and case report forms
• Serve as an active member of study teams and provide scientific support to justify trial design and ongoing scientific analysis during protocol development. May include generation of pre-protocol documentation of scientific information
• Perform extensive analysis of data using statistical methods
• Report significant progress and final findings of projects to management and product development staff in the company
• Publish research findings in scientific press and may otherwise disseminate findings at conferences and symposia
• Remain aware of patent implications of research; takes appropriate steps to review patent implications with attorneys and with management; prepares documentation for patent applications whenever required to protect value to the company
• With approvals, may collaborate with and/or direct research projects carried out at universities and laboratories outside the company
• Assess own and others’ research results in order to develop recommendations for future research directions and projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Required
  • Associates degree and minimum 4 years of related work experience.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • This position also requires strong leadership skills as it will require significant interaction with executive leadership, physicians and regulatory authorities.
• Preferred
  • PhD in neuroscience or biomedical engineering strongly preferred
  • Medical device experience preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• 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 benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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Additional Info:

JOB FAMILY: Research and Discovery
DIVISION: NM Neuromodulation
LOCATION: United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Santa Clara : 4551 Great America Parkway, United States > Santa Clara : Building A – SC Floor-1, United States > Santa Clara : Building A – SC Floor-2, United States > Santa Clara : Building B – SC Floor-1, United States > Santa Clara : Building B – SC Floor-2, United States > Santa Clara : Building B – SC Floor-3, United States > Santa Clara : Building B – SC Floor-4
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % 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)
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % 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)

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

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About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 125 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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