Strategic Statistical Analyst

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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION : 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.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

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.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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.

The Opportunity

Qualified candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area.

Travel up to 5 %

What Youll Work On

Works with project team to decide on appropriate study design and statistical and / or data science methodology

Responsible for comprehensive protocol review and randomization schedule sample size and power calculations

Assuring that data for statistical analyses are accurate

Implementation of protocol methodology and statistical analysis plans

Accuracy and timeliness of statistical input into reports or decisions

Validity of alternative analysis strategies when changes to planned analyses are needed

Responsible for computer programs that are accurate efficient and well documented

Demonstrates extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies

Compares and evaluates the real-life value of products and therapies with the clinical and quality of life outcomes data from clinical trials and / or epidemiology studies.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Responsible for Statistical and Data Science Methods sections of protocols and / or peer reviewed literature

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

Provides significant and timely input to the development of a report strategy

CONSULTATION

Works collaboratively with peers to develop efficient designs quality protocols and reports per agreed timelines

Provides accurate and timely answers to routine questions from clients and scientific insight when answering nonstandard questions

Responsible for maintaining good client relationships and developing strategies for expanding client base

Communicates an understanding of product development and acts in accordance with those principles

Effectively presents statistical concepts and arguments to management regulatory agencies and scientists

Provides meaningful and timely input in the development of a clinical program strategy

TRAINING SUPERVISION MENTORING

Effectively mentors less experienced statisticians

Can lead a team of statisticians and programmers on a particular clinical trial

Can provide formal training to statisticians and non-statisticians

Seen as a project leader on key initiatives

PROJECT COORDINATION AND REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

Coordinates and leads the work of the section in multiple project areas ensuring that statistical support meets regulatory needs

Effectively interacts with project leaders and regulatory affairs.

Responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of statistical input (e.g. protocol design statistical methodology interpretation of results and inference) provided for regulatory submissions discovery and development decisions

Designs plans and executes analytical components of strategic intellectual property submissions peer reviewed published literature clinical trials / research and the data collection activities to support upcoming and on-market products.

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

Responsible for statistical and data science methodology.

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.

Effectively mentors nonstatistical peers with regards to basic statistical methodology and departmental operations.

Provides appropriate background motivation and training to less experienced statisticians.

Interacts effectively with support staff (e.g. programmers and technical support specialists).

Indicate the reporting relationships products budgets throughput level and purpose of contacts (internal and external) or other scope measures that are key to this position.

Position interacts with customers from throughout the division.

Often required to reconcile multiple and potentially conflicting priorities.

Effective communication with various levels of personnel is required regularly.

Responsible for presenting to Senior management outcomes status updates and to bring to the attention of management if there are delays and where additional information / resources are needed.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree

Minimum 4 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Programming experience in either SAS or R

Experience with clinical trials analysis and either coursework or experience with data science techniques.

Must be a good communicator with presentation skills.

Work with publications HEOR (health economics and outcomes research) and patent applications

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.

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The base pay for this position is

$75300.00 $150700.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY :

Clinical Affairs / Statistics

DIVISION : CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION : United States >

Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT :

Standard

TRAVEL : Yes 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :

Not Applicable

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 :

EEO is the Law link - Espanol : Experience :

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Key Skills

Business Development,Customer Service,Attorney,CISSP,Data Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75300 - 150700