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Abbott

Scientific Affairs Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

The Opportunity The Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, will work daily on site out of our Princeton, NJ or Ottawa Canada locations in the Point of Care Division in Abbott. Abbott Point of Care is a ...

Abbott

Scientific Affairs Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

The Opportunity The Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, will work daily on site out of our Princeton, NJ or Ottawa Canada locations in the Point of Care Division in Abbott. Abbott Point of Care is a ...

Abbott

Scientific Affairs Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

The Opportunity The Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, will work daily on site out of our Princeton, NJ or Ottawa Canada locations in the Point of Care Division in Abbott. Abbott Point of Care is a ...

Bruker

Scientific Affairs Specialist

Billerica, MA · Remote

$86K - $153K/yr

The Scientific Affairs specialist will work closely with the Scientific Affair director to represent Bruker Microbiology and Infection Diagnostics, scientifically, in the United States, communicate ...

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Scientific Affairs Specialist

Billerica, MA · Remote

$86K - $153K/yr

The Scientific Affairs specialist will work closely with the Scientific Affair director to represent Bruker Microbiology and Infection Diagnostics, scientifically, in the United States, communicate ...

Bruker

Title Scientific Affairs Specialist

Billerica, MA · On-site +1

$86K - $153K/yr

Scientific Affairs Specialist Job Locations US-MA-Billerica Posted Date 3 weeks ago(7/15/2026 4:44 PM) Req. # 2026-18885 Job Location : Location US-MA-Billerica Job Location : Postal Code 1821 Job ...

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A Scientific Affairs job focuses on managing the communication of scientific and clinical information between a company and external stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and researchers. Professionals in this role ensure that scientific data is accurately conveyed in marketing, regulatory submissions, and medical education. They also support product development, compliance, and strategic decision-making by interpreting and applying scientific findings. This role is common in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

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Professionals in Scientific Affairs are responsible for preparing and reviewing scientific documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating data-driven insights to internal teams and external stakeholders. They often collaborate closely with regulatory affairs, clinical development, marketing, and research teams to support product development and approval processes. Regularly, they participate in cross-functional meetings, contribute to strategic planning, and may represent the organization in interactions with regulatory agencies or at scientific conferences. This collaborative and multifaceted environment allows for continuous learning and professional growth within the organization.

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A scientific affairs manager oversees the communication of scientific information between a company and external stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals and regulatory agencies. They ensure that product data complies with regulations, support clinical research, and provide scientific expertise to marketing and sales teams. Strong knowledge of scientific principles, regulatory requirements, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

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Scientific affairs professionals provide scientific and technical support within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare companies. They communicate research findings, ensure regulatory compliance, and support product development and education. Strong knowledge of science, regulatory guidelines, and communication skills are essential in this role.
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Scientific Affairs Manager

Abbott

Princeton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

160th of 536 rated manufacturers

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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
The Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, will work daily on site out of our Princeton, NJ or Ottawa Canada locations in the Point of Care Division in Abbott.
Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry's most comprehensive menu of tests in a single, with-patient platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, and cardiac markers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.
What You'll Work On
Our Scientific Affairs Team has an opportunity for a Manager, Global Scientific Affairs. The person hired will be responsible for overall coordination of investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and collaborative studies (CRS) from initiation of study discussions and scientific engagement, oversight of the concept/proposal submission, review & collaboration, start-up to study close-out, including agreement execution, study material shipment, gathering and communicating periodic study updates and, timely execution of study.
As a Manager, Global Scientific Affairs, you will lead the strategy, coordination, and execution of investigator-sponsored and collaborative studies from concept through study closeout. You will serve as a key liaison between investigators and internal stakeholders, ensuring studies are executed efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule while supporting the generation and dissemination of scientific evidence.
In addition:
  • Manage the full lifecycle of collaborative and investigator-sponsored studies, including proposal review, study startup, agreement execution, study conduct, budget management, milestone tracking, and study closeout.
  • Partner with principal investigators, APOC teams, and Scientific Review Committees to review study concepts, develop protocols, coordinate submissions, and facilitate study approvals.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for investigators and study sites, maintaining clear communication and documentation throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain, R&D, PMO, and other stakeholders to ensure successful study execution.
  • Provide scientific and technical expertise, including product training, study design consultation, protocol development, workflow optimization, and issue resolution.
  • Track study milestones, budgets, invoices, essential documents, shipments, and publication timelines to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
  • Support the development, review, and tracking of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other scientific publications.
  • Monitor and evaluate emerging scientific literature, competitive technologies, and industry trends to inform scientific strategies and evidence generation activities.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives through the development and maintenance of SOPs, study documentation, and medical information resources.
  • Support Scientific Advisory Boards and other scientific engagement activities as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, and EHS requirements while maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of at least 5 years clinical research/medical affairs/project management experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with clinical trials and managing research studies
  • Knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques, performing data analysis, tracking clinical studies and publications.
  • Understanding of the clinical laboratory, assay/instrument principles involving in vitro diagnostic product design and usage, and the scientific, statistical, regulatory and compliance requirements of clinical research.
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time to meet investigators and clinical trial staff.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with managing publications
  • 8 or more years of experience is preferred in similar area.
  • Advanced degree (master's or PhD or MD) is preferred.
  • Experience running clinical trials in international geographies (preferred).
  • Influence and lead both with and without direct authority.
  • Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately communicate (written and oral)
  • Ability to confidently speak in public, lead meetings and group discussions
  • Form and develop long-term strategic and professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
  • Ability to work independently and in groups
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
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.
JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
APOC Point of Care
LOCATION:
United States > Princeton : 400 College Road East
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, 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

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