Senior Biostatistician

Abbott•Maple Grove, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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) 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 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 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 as assigned by the statistical manager. Able to provide significant input into complex clinical study designs

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.
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years), BS/BA with 5+ years related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience, Masters Degree (± 18 years), MS with 3+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Nice To Haves

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.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device Clinical Research role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide statistical input into clinical study design, endpoints, hypotheses tests and sample size calculations
Write statistical sections of protocols
Write statistical analysis plans
Provide input into data collection forms (Case Report Forms) and data management plan
Provide input on study processes, especially those affecting scientific integrity and data quality
Write or provide input into Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) and/or Clinical Events Committee (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 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.

Benefits

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 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.
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational 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 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.