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Clinical Fellow

Abbott
Abbott
12 years
USD 172,000 – 344,000
10 Jan. 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Clinical Fellow – Cardiac Rhythm Technologies
Location: United States – Sylmar, California
Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 12 Years (Electrophysiology / Cardiac Rhythm Management Preferred)


Job Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Within Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Technologies (CRT) division, we are seeking a highly experienced Clinical Fellow to support next-generation innovation in leadless pacing and conduction system pacing technologies.

This role plays a pivotal part in providing clinical leadership and strategic direction for research and development programs across transvenous and leadless cardiac device portfolios. The Clinical Fellow will work closely with R&D, regulatory, and global clinical teams to generate robust clinical evidence and deliver customer-centric solutions that shape the future of cardiac arrhythmia management.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Strategy & Evidence Generation

  • Lead the development and execution of pre-clinical and clinical feasibility strategies for innovative cardiac device prototypes.

  • Support research and technology (R&T) and R&D programs through study planning, execution, data collection, statistical analysis, and scientific publication.

  • Drive clinical evidence generation initiatives that influence clinical practice and support regulatory and commercialization strategies.

Innovation & Product Development

  • Provide clinical expertise in the design and development of next-generation leadless and conduction system pacing technologies.

  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure clinical relevance and compliance across device development lifecycles.

KOL & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead global engagement with key opinion leaders to identify unmet clinical needs, gather product feedback, and support iterative prototype testing.

  • Support scientific communications, advisory boards, and peer-reviewed publications in collaboration with external clinical experts.

Regulatory & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality clinical and testing documentation for regulatory submissions.

  • Ensure alignment with medical device quality systems, global regulatory standards, and internal governance requirements.


Required Qualifications

  • MD or PhD with strong cardiovascular, electrophysiology, or cardiac rhythm management expertise.

  • Deep working knowledge of medical device quality systems, regulatory standards, and clinical research methodologies.


Preferred Experience

  • 12+ years of experience in electrophysiology (EP), cardiac rhythm management (CRM), or cardiovascular medical device industry roles.

  • Proven experience supporting clinical research, feasibility studies, and regulatory submissions for implantable cardiac devices.


Why Join Abbott

  • Contribute to life-changing innovations in cardiac rhythm management and advanced pacing technologies.

  • Work within a globally recognized organization at the forefront of medical device innovation.

  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

  • Collaborate with world-class scientists, clinicians, and engineers shaping the future of cardiovascular care.


Compensation Range: USD 172,000 – 344,000 annually (location-dependent)