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Abbott

Biostatistician

1w

Abbott

Alameda, US · Full-time · $85,600 – $156,000

About this role

Abbott is a global healthcare leader with life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. This Biostatistician role provides statistical input into study design and analysis of data, ensures accuracy of programs and documents, and participates in statistical presentations to customers. The position is based at Abbott Diabetes Care in Alameda, CA, requiring onsite presence Monday-Friday.

Effectively communicate with cross-functional study teams including data management, clinical operations, and clinical science to understand data analysis needs for study objectives. Follow operating procedures for developing the statistical analysis plan and conducting clinical data review. Demonstrate ability to research and provide statistical input to study design.

During study preparation, communicate with clinical scientists and R&D to develop the statistical analysis plan, meet with CRAs, data managers, and programmers to optimize data capture, and review study protocols and case report forms for completeness and accuracy. Attend and participate in team meetings throughout the study. Complete required study documentation and conduct data reviews.

For data analysis, write SAS/R code for statistical analyses, understand program verification procedures, and conduct thorough reviews of project documentation, algorithms, and outputs. Interpret analysis results clearly and prepare statistical summaries for team and management review. File documents and archive projects according to department procedures.

At Abbott, grow your career with an international company, access free medical coverage via the Health Investment Plan PPO, excellent retirement savings with high employer contribution, and education benefits like tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save, and FreeU.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in SAS and/or R programming for statistical analyses
  • Knowledge of clinical study design and statistical analysis plans
  • Experience reviewing clinical data and case report forms
  • Ability to develop and verify statistical programs
  • Understanding of clinical trial protocols and objectives
  • Familiarity with data management in pharmaceutical studies
  • Skill in interpreting and summarizing statistical outputs

Responsibilities

  • Provide statistical input into study design and analysis of data
  • Ensure accuracy of programs and documents
  • Participate in statistical or process related presentations to customers
  • Communicate with cross-functional study team to scope data analysis needs
  • Develop the statistical analysis plan following operating procedures
  • Review study protocol and case report forms for completeness and accuracy
  • Write SAS/R code for statistical analyses
  • Interpret analysis output and prepare statistical summaries for review

Benefits

  • Career development with an international company
  • Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan PPO
  • Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit
  • Recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries
  • Named one of the most admired companies by Fortune