Principal Statistician

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. Youâll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelorâs 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 Opportunity

This position works on site out of our Lake Forest, IL location. This is in our Infectious Disease division.

The Principal Statistician independently manages statistical projects and leads cross-functional teams internally for diagnostic products across business applications. The role provides guidance for achieving department objectives. The Principal statistician performs data analysis related to investigational studies, complaints, design changes, product and process improvements, stability studies and researches new methodologies for application to diagnostic products. This role facilitates statistical alignment and communication cross functionally between multiple teams in a global environment.

What Youâll Work On

• Performs data analysis related to investigations, in process and final QC testing, design changes , stability studies etc using JMP, R, SAS etc
• Define and sets statistical strategy in all areas including experimental design, protocols, case report form design, database structures and analysis plans
• Addresses statistical questions from various teams globally and provides guidance on statistical methods applicable to various scenarios
• Serve as a statistical consultant for varied studies and protocols
• Presents statistical concepts and study protocols and reports to cross functional teams and senior/executive management
• Ability to work in high pressure environments to rapidly deploy appropriate statistical strategies to solve issue at hand
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and provide appropriate statistical guidance in a timely manner

 
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Similar field
Minimum 7 years' experience in similar areas of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience in the following:

• Performing data analysis related to investigations, in process and final QC testing, design changes , stability studies etc using JMP, R, SAS etc
• Defining and seting statistical strategy in all areas including experimental design, protocols, case report form design, database structures and analysis plans
• Addressing statistical questions from various teams globally and provides
• Managing others on a team
• Experience in Abbott or similar companies in previous roles is ideal.

* 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.

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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 â $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.