Principal Clinical Advisor, Clinical Engineering

Abbott

. Provide clinical knowledge, expertise and direction relevant to manufacturing, quality, performance and patient safety throughout product or concept development .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive clinical knowledge and expertise in medical device development, including performance evaluation, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing clinical insights to enhance product safety and effectiveness.

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Clinical KnowledgeDevice Performance EvaluationRisk AnalysisMedical Device Quality SystemsStrong Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Performance EvaluationHealth Hazard AssessmentCatheter Lab ExperienceFluoroscopy OperationScrub Technician Experience

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeFluoroscopy Unit

Certifications & Qualifications

RT CertificationRN CertificationRCIS Certification

Industry Keywords

Quality System EnvironmentRegulatory Product ApprovalProduct Action ProcessBench TestingIn-Vivo Device Evaluations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical knowledge, expertise and direction relevant to manufacturing, quality, performance and patient safety throughout product or concept development
Support product development through clinical input to bench testing and in-vitro and/or in-vivo device evaluations
Assist in developing new test methods to improve understanding of device performance
Create clinical performance evaluation plans assessing physician acceptance and expected performance of new products
Interact with physicians, engineers, clinical coordinators and regulatory affairs personnel
Write device Instructions For Use (IFU)
Participate in risk analysis for new or improved devices and ensure patient risks are identified and analyzed
Perform and document Health Hazard Assessments for the Product Action process and communicate findings to Quality Assurance
Contribute clinical perspective to product recall or field action decisions
Attend Product Action Committee meetings, summarize clinical feedback and perform product testing as needed
Establish and cultivate a support network to complete assignments
Develop less experienced staff through example, guidance and counsel
Participate in determining project goals and objectives
Influence middle management on technical or business solutions
Select innovative and practical methods to resolve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Certification in a related field or health industry with combined work experience may be considered
RT, RN, or RCIS certification or degree
4–5 years of recent catheter lab experience; coronary and endovascular experience ideal
Solid understanding and application of business concepts, procedures and practices
Ability to perform in a quality system environment and comply with governmental regulations
Willingness to travel up to 30–50%, including internationally
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technical and clinical skill sets
Strong writing skills for protocols and reports
Strong verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills interfacing with physicians
Familiarity operating a fluoroscopy unit and working in a fluoroscopy/sterile environment
Experience as a scrub technician during procedures
Experience with medical device quality systems and/or regulatory product approval processes
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage eligibility through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit toward a bachelor’s degree
Training and career development, including onboarding programs and tuition assistance
Competitive compensation and incentives
Medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match