Research Scientist Clinical Research - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH, United States

Research Scientist Clinical Research - Nutrition - Columbus, OH page is loaded Research Scientist Clinical Research - Nutrition - Columbus, OH Apply locations United States - Ohio - Columbus time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 31078980 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Research Scientist Clinical Research

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

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, Medical Benefits start day 1

Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

Company Paid Pension Plan

401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%

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.

The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Research Scientist – Pediatric Nutrition Science R&D will function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME): nutrition and clinical science expertise to translate complex science and research into compelling product claims and scientific messaging; communicate the science and product benefits to both internal and external audiences of varying knowledge levels; remain current in standards of nutrition care and scientific literature; represent Nutrition Science in cross-functional initiatives and programs

What You’ll Work On

Design and serve as scientific leader for clinical research conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference of Harmonization (ICH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. Provide supervision and guidance for clinical research activities (e.g., protocol development, study implementation, outcomes evaluation, research publications and presentation development) by collaborating with various internal and external groups (Regulatory, Statistics and Principal Investigators).

Innovation: Actively engage in product ideation and innovation to build product pipeline; assess new ingredients and technologies; develop clinical research strategy that generates new evidence for new claims, messaging, and publications; engage in clinical research, secondary data analytics.

Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., discovery scientists, product development, commercial (marketing and sales, sales training), public affairs, regulatory) and external stakeholders (e.g., key opinion leaders, customers and consumers).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Qualifications:

PhD, RDN highly preferred, with minimum 5 years of clinical, industry, and/or academic experience

Experience working in a NICU clinical setting, highly desired

Training in Human Nutrition, Biological Science, Life Sciences or Physiology preferred

Experience/Background

Communication skills (oral and written). Prepare and deliver nutrition science-based content and presentations to internal and external audiences. Develop and review AN product and science educational materials (e.g., product monographs, training materials, medical justifications, FAQ documents, white papers, scientific backgrounders, as well as manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

Cross-functional partnership: Serve as SME and nutrition science lead on cross-functional teams, including new product development teams, process improvement, external programs and collaborations.

Competitive surveillance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors’ products, ingredients, features, and benefits; claims; educational events.

Represent Abbott Nutrition at key conferences or meetings giving scientific presentations, engaging KOLs and actively participating in company-sponsored events and activities.

Strong collaborative, project leadership, research, publication/scientific writing skills, excellent oral and written skills required

Proven ability to work independently, self-starter, collaborator with global teams and colleagues

Ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with external and internal customers, consumers and key opinion leaders

MISC:

Registered Dieticians (RD) are encouraged to apply.

Relocation is available for this opportunity

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* 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.

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

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Research and Discovery DIVISION: ANRD Nutrition Research & Development LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Us 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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