Statistician

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.The Statistician will provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data and ensure accuracy of programs and documents. In addition, he/she will participate in statistical or process related presentations to customers. The following outlines in-depth the responsibilities: Developing Statistical Plan: Effectively communicates with project manager/CRA to understand to objectives of the study. Follows the appropriate operating procedure required for developing the statistical plan. Demonstrates the ability to research and provide appropriate statistical input to the study design. Using templates or examples, writes accurate statistical plans that are clear and understandable to the reviewers. Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.Study Preparation: Meets with CRA, R&D, Instrumentation scientistes, department data collection programmers, and data entry to find the best way of capturing the data. Reviews the study protocol; understands the protocol; and ensures that the correct data is being collected to achieve the objective(s) of the protocol. Includes data management in the planning for the study. Makes data management aware of the schedule and any special manual data entry that will be required. Completes the study documentation that is required. Reviews all case report forms (CRFs) for completeness, accuracey, and apprppriatemenss. Gets a project numbers assigned. Arranges with systems personnel to get the project directory set-up. Attends and participates in the team meetings. Data Analysis: Write SAS code for common statical analyses. Understands and correctly uses validated SAS macros in the data analysis programs. Understands program verification procedure; writes and executes program verification plans. Conducts thorough and detailed reviews of project documentation, program algorithms and analysis outputs. Interprets the analysis output clearly and effectively. Identifies data analysis related issues and resolves promptlyPost Analysis Activities: Participates in the creation of the verification plan and line listings. Prepares and reviews statistical sectins contained in submissions and other publications. Prepares statistical summaries in a timely manneer for team and management review. Files documents and archives projects according to current department procedures. Biostatistics Project Management: Ensures that the appropriate personnel receive daily observation line (DOL's). Successfully troubleshoots data issues. Prepares for data reviews throughout the study. Creates a realistic timeline, and adheres to the timeline. Attends team meetins regularly. Participates in the discussions. Follows the appropriate operating procedure required within the division and department. Effectively communicates information to supervisor and team members regarding the progress of the study. Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team. Develops experimental design and performs statistical analyses for studies. Participates on project teams. Performs SAS programming to generate analyses of data.QualificationsThe successful candidate is required to have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics (or related field) with 1 year experience; or MS/PhD in Statistics (or related field). Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics is critical. SAS programming, statistical writing, experience in data analysis is necessary. B.S. Statistics (or related field) + 1 year experience or MS/PhD in Statistics( or related field)Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AATo apply for this position, click here.To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, click here.