Sr. Statistician - Medical Devices / Healthcare

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Irving, Texas currently has an opportunity for a Senior Statistician – Medical Devices / Healthcare .

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Senior Statistician provides appropriate statistical input into study design analysis of data. Ensures that statistical sections of protocol-directed clinical studies; design verification; design validation; characterization; and/or research studies are designed to establish or validate product performance claims and/or meet other study objectives. This team member participates in the preparation of data review and regulatory submissions as well as establishes a high degree of competence in clinical statistics and/or study design and appropriate statistical methods.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·  Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
·  Develops experimental design and performs statistical analyses for studies. Participates on project teams.
·  Performs SAS and/or other statistical programming to generate analyses of data.
·  Advises and trains newly hired statisticians; directs others in completion of tasks and projects; and suggests
·  improvements for increased departmental efficiency.
·  Continue to develop management and supervisory skills necessary for advancement; functions independently;
·  and interacts with all levels of medical and scientific professionals.
·  May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

·  B.S. Statistics (or related field) + 5 years’ experience
·  SAS and/or other statistical programming, statistical writing, experience in data analysis. For a clinical position, experience includes statistical programming and experience in data management processes.

Preferred

·  Master’s degree plus 3 years’ experience or PhD in Statistics ( or related field) with 2 years of experience is
·  preferred.
·  For a clinical position; specific experience in clinical statistics is desirable.
·  Experience with diagnostic, device, or pharmaceutical product development and/or support
·  Solid R programming skills or other statistical software programming and good understanding of data management systems

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

·  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
·  Paid time off
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  Pension Plan
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com   

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

     

DIVISION:

ADD Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

United States > Irving : LC-02

     

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