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.

About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re
always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 educationbenefit - 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.

THIS POSITION IS AN ONSITE DAILY ROLE.

We are looking for a Senior Biostatistician for either our Maple Grove, MN, Santa Clara, CA or Burlington, MA locations.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Senior Biostatistician to join Abbott’s medical device clinical research organization. This position includes providing statistical expertise in clinical study design, writing statistical analysis plans and reports, performing statistical analysis and programming, checking data quality, preparing analysis datasets, generating and/or validating data listing, and tables/reports. This position will also assist on additional study projects or tasks which may arise.
Working under limited supervision by the statistical manager, provides statistical support to clinical study teams and external teams. This includes:

statistical input into clinical study designs, endpoints, hypotheses tests and sample size calculationsperforming statistical analysis of clinical study datavalidating statistical analyses conducted by statistical peers or colleagues.

This position may also perform statistical analysis or provide statistical input on other projects as assigned by the statistical manager. Able to provide significant input into complex clinical study designs
 

What You’ll Work On
Job Duties:

Provide statistical input into clinical study design, endpoints, hypotheses tests and sample size calculationsWrite statistical sections of protocolsWrite statistical analysis plansProvide input into data collection forms (Case Report Forms) and data management planProvide input on study processes, especially those affecting scientific integrity and data qualityWrite or provide input into Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) and/or Clinical Events Committee (CEC) charterEnsure scientific integrity and data quality of clinical trials are preservedParticipate in DMC meetings as appropriatePrepare statistical reports or statistical sections of clinical study reportsInterpret statistical resultsGenerate line listings for regulatory reporting as appropriatePerform validation of statistical analyses conducted by statistical peers or colleaguesEnsures accuracy of report text and consistency between summary tables in the body of reports and the corresponding statistical tables and listings.Responsible for statistical methods-Identifies and corrects common flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference, and adherence to Abbott report guidelines.Provides meaningful input to the development of a report strategy.Works collaboratively with peers to develop quality protocols, CRF, schema, and reports per agreed timelines.Provides accurate and timely answers to routine questions from clients, scientific insight when answering nonstandard questions, and independently pursues analyses suggested by the data.Communicates an understanding of basic clinical principles for his/her project and acts in accordance with those principles.Can clearly communicate basic statistical concepts to other scientists and nonscientists. Informs supervisor or manager on important issues in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Masters in statistics or biostatistics with a minimum of 5 years of experience or Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics with 3 years of experience.Able to write/describe statistical models of moderate complexity.Extensive experience with SAS is required; experience with R, Winbugs, JMP, NCSS PASS and other statistical software are a plus.Knowledge of Bayesian and/or adaptive design methods and data mining are a plus.Preferred qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device Clinical Research role is preferred.

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

A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priorityTraining and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

* 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.

The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.