Staff Scientist – Real World Evidence, Data Science

Abbott

. Define and execute long-term real-world evidence strategies across Abbott’s Vascular portfolio .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-world evidence strategies, health economics, and advanced data analysis using SQL, R, SAS, and Python. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop study protocols, and communicate findings to regulatory agencies.

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Real-World Evidence StrategySQL ProgrammingHealth EconomicsEpidemiologic MethodsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

SQLRSASPythonMachine LearningPredictive ModelingData AnalysisStudy Protocol DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisEpidemiology

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingProject ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsAdministrative Claims DataHospital Billing DataRegistriesData Governance Tools

Industry Keywords

Observational ResearchOutcomes ResearchCardiovascular TherapeuticsRegulatory ComplianceClinical Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute long-term real-world evidence strategies across Abbott’s Vascular portfolio
Translate clinical and economic evidence gaps into actionable strategies aligned with business priorities
Lead the design and execution of real-world evidence, health economics, and digital health studies
Transform complex healthcare data into clinically actionable insights using machine learning, predictive modeling, and advanced phenotyping
Lead analytic strategy and perform hands-on programming for RWE studies using SQL, R, SAS, Python, or similar languages
Manage data preparation, cohort construction, variable derivation, and analysis across diverse data types
Ensure adherence to data governance and privacy requirements
Provide technical oversight of programming logic and validation
Develop RWE study protocols, reports, regulatory deliverables, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts
Communicate study design and results to regulatory and reimbursement agencies
Mentor scientists on dataset selection, study design, and results presentation
Monitor clinical evidence, guidelines, competitive technologies, and unmet needs in coronary and peripheral vascular spaces
Collaborate with biostatistics, clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, health economics, and R&D teams
Cultivate relationships with academic researchers, data vendors, clinical experts, and key opinion leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree preferred; required educational credential not explicitly stated
Minimum 9 years of related work experience
Comprehensive knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices
Ability to work in a quality system environment and comply with governmental regulations
In-depth evaluation of complex problems and data
PhD, DrPH, MS, or equivalent advanced degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research, public health, outcomes research, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline preferred
Experience in real-world evidence, observational research, outcomes research, or related analytical research roles
Hands-on experience with electronic health records, administrative claims data, hospital billing data, registries, or similar large healthcare datasets
Deep knowledge of observational study design and epidemiologic methods
Experience developing RWE study protocols, analysis plans, or study reports
Practical experience with SQL, R, SAS, Python, or similar statistical/analytical languages
Experience validating analytical datasets, programs, and study outputs
Experience developing study reports, abstracts, slide decks, and manuscripts
Familiarity with regulatory or methodological guidance relevant to RWE or observational studies
Background or interest in coronary, peripheral vascular, or related cardiovascular therapeutic areas
Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams and deliver high-quality work under timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to publish scientific manuscripts
Experience working in cross-functional team environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan for qualifying employees
Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit
Travel at 10% of the time