Research Information Scientist

Abbott • Saint Paul, IL

1d • $78,000 - $156,000

About The Position

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. This position works out of our Abbott Park: Lake County IL (other locations: Santa Clara, CA, Alameda, CA, Chicago, IL, Plymouth, MN, Austin, TX, or St. Paul, MN) As Research Information Scientist, you will understand Abbott’s business priorities and collaborate with Abbott stakeholders to address information needs through in-depth, cost-effective secondary research and analysis impacting Abbott’s Regulatory, Research & Development, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and other key business areas. You will organize and communicate clinical data from published research to drive strategy and decision-making that support Abbott’s business goals. As part of the Abbott Research Center (ARC), Abbott’s corporate library, you will work closely with other ARC functions to support Abbott strategies, mitigate risk, and innovate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical, biological, physical science, or engineering disciplines
• Strong proficiency in secondary research tools and information retrieval techniques using biomedical databases
• Proficiency in prompt engineering
• Ability to analyze literature to surface relevant clinical evidence
• Minimum 3 years of experience reviewing and analyzing biomedical literature
• Strong judgment and the ability to translate information into practical, balanced recommendations supporting business objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of library/information science or advanced degree in a STEM field
• Medical device, diagnostics or other health care business experience
• Experience with secondary research to support regulatory filings
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proven ability to anticipate business needs, manage risks proactively, and adjust approaches in a dynamic environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Create literature search strategies, review and appraise results, analyze and summarize pertinent clinical literature, and develop decision-ready deliverables that answer research questions
• Perform systematic literature searches to support regulatory requirements across all Abbott businesses
• Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceutical products and subject matters
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Abbott business leaders and stakeholders globally
• Integrate the latest research tools, including AI technologies where appropriate, into workflows to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical research, data management, knowledge sharing, and insights generation
• Manage complex information projects in partnership with ARC colleagues and stakeholders
• Conduct outreach to identify opportunities, build strong working relationships, and deepen understanding of Abbott’s businesses, products, and strategic priorities
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging information resources, technologies, and external vendor solutions to enhance research capabilities and service delivery
• Apply sound judgment to assess information needs, balance risk, and deliver practical, business-aligned recommendations
• Collaborate across a complex, global, matrixed environment to integrate information from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level