Senior Biostatistician

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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. You'll 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) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 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. At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That's why we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life–changing products that provide accurate data to drive better–informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. The Opportunity The Sr. Biostatistician role will be an individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in specific area with ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions. What You'll Work OnDesigns, plans and executes biostatistical components of plans for research and development projects that establish the conditions essential for determining safety, efficacy, and marketability of pharmaceutical and/or biological products.Uses sound statistical methodology to conduct studies relating to the life processes of plants, animals, and humans.In development–phase projects, prepares the statistical component of protocols which meet project objectives, health authority guidelines, and clinical trial methodology standards.Develops and/or applies statistical theories, methods, and software.Organizes and interprets data into tabular forms amenable to principles of statistical inference and is responsible for the statistical component of reports describing studies, outcomes and methods used.Provides specifications and directions to the clinical programmers.May partner in program design and in establishing standards for clinical conduct, and the collection, management and/or reporting of data.Required QualificationsBachelors Degree in statistics, biostatistics or related majors considered or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Masters Degree MSc. / PhD in Statistics, or Biostatistics, or a related field desired.Minimum 4 years experience in addition to requirements above, 4 years medical device or pharmaceutical clinical research studies preferred.Preferred QualificationsExperience with at least one statistical programming package required, SAS or R experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member, coordinate, prioritize and set timelines for multiple tasks.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Excellent communicate skills both in in writing and orally, and able to describe complex procedures concisely, accurately and effectively.Superior analytical and problem–solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Apply Now 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: 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 , on Facebook at and on

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