Senior Biostatistician

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health.Werealways looking towards the futureanticipatingchanges 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 trueselfand live a full life.Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career youdream 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 andFreeUeducationbenefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countries around theworld 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 asa 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 orBurlington MA locations.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced high caliber Senior Biostatistician to join Abbotts medicaldeviceclinical research organization. This position includes providing statistical expertise in clinicalstudy design writing statistical analysis plans and reports performing statistical analysis andprogramming checking data quality preparing analysis datasetsgeneratingand/or validatingdata listing and tables/reports. This position will also assist on additional study projects or taskswhich may arise.

Working under limited supervision by the statistical manager provides statistical support toclinical study teams and external teams. This includes:

• statistical input into clinical study designs endpoints hypotheses tests and samplesize calculations

• performing statistical analysis of clinical study data

• validating statistical analyses conducted by statistical peers or colleagues.

This position may also perform statistical analysis or provide statistical input on other projects asassigned by the statistical manager. Able to provide significant input into complex clinical studydesigns

WhatYoullWork On

Job Duties:

• Provide statistical input into clinical study design endpoints hypotheses tests andsample size calculations

• Write statistical sections of protocols

• Write statistical analysis plans

• Provide input into data collection forms (Case Report Forms) and data managementplan

• Provide input on study processes especially those affecting scientific integrity anddata quality

• Write or provide input into Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) and/or Clinical EventsCommittee (CEC) charter

• Ensure scientific integrity and data quality of clinical trials are preserved

• Participate in DMC meetings as appropriate

• Prepare statistical reports or statistical sections of clinical study reports

• Interpret statistical results

• Generate line listings for regulatory reporting as appropriate

• Perform validation of statistical analyses conducted by statistical peers or colleagues

• Ensures accuracy of report text and consistency between summary tables in the bodyof reports and the corresponding statistical tables and listings.

• Responsible for statistical methods

• Identifiesand corrects common flaws in interpretation of results inconsistency inpresentation 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 andreports per agreed timelines.

• Providesaccurateandtimelyanswers to routine questions from clients scientificinsight when answering nonstandard questions and independently pursues analysessuggested by the data.

• Communicates an understanding of basic clinical principles for his/her project andactsin accordance withthose principles.

• Can clearly communicate basic statistical concepts to other scientists andnonscientists. Informs supervisor or manager onimportant issuesin a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• 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; experience with RWinbugs JMP NCSSPASSand other statistical software are a plus.

• Knowledge of Bayesian and/or adaptive design methods and data mining are a plus.

• BachelorsDegree ( 16 years) BS/BA with 5 years related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• MastersDegree ( 18 years) MS with 3 years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 NCSSPASS and other statistical software are a plus.

• Knowledge of Bayesian and/or adaptive design methods and data mining are a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device Clinical Research role ispreferred.

WHAT WEOFFER:

At Abbott you can have a good job that can grow intoa greatcareer.We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• Training and career development with onboarding programs for new employees andtuitionassistance

• Financial security through competitive compensationincentivesand retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical dental visionwellnessandoccupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history ofbeing actively involved in local communities

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in ourHIPPPO 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 andyour family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can helpyou build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.