Associate 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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Associate Statistician GRADE 14 About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 an Associate Biostatistician for either our Maple Grove, MN, Santa Clara, CA or Burlington, MA locations. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Biostatistician to join Abbotts 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 supervision by the statistical manager, provides statistical support to clinical study teams and external teams. Job Duties - Responsible for comprehensive protocol review - Responsible for assuring that data for statistical analyses are accurate STATISTICAL ANALYSES - Assists in the implementation of protocol methodology and statistical analysis plans - Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of statistical input into reports or decisions - Responsible for computer programs that are accurate, efficient and well documented - Demonstrates basic understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies SCIENTIFIC REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS - Responsible for accuracy of statistical tables and data listings, and accuracy of report text - Identifies and corrects flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference CONSULTATION - Provides accurate and timely answers to routine questions from clients, and scientific insight when answering nonstandard questions TRAINING, SUPERVISION, MENTORING - Can provide formal training to non-statisticians -Describe primary responsibilities of this position. -Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. - Ensures accuracy of report text and consistency between summary tables in the body of reports and the corresponding statistical tables and listings. - Assists with the development of quality protocols, CRF, schema, and reports per agreed timelines. - Provides accurate and timely answers to routine questions from clients, - 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 nonscientists. - Informs supervisor or manager on important issues in a timely manner. Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree (± 16 years), Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or related field Master's Degree or PhD Preferred Minimum 1 year experience The base pay for this position is $79,500.00 $138,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Clinical Affairs / Statistics DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Maple Grove : 6820 Wedgwood Road N. 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 Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter