Biostatistician

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Biostatistician jobs in Alameda, CA, US

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.

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.

The Opportunity

Provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data. Ensures accuracy of programs and documents. Participates in statistical or process related presentations to customers.

What You’ll Work On

Developing Study Documents:

• Reviews the study protocol; understands the protocol; and ensures that the correct data is being collected to achieve the objective(s) of the protocol.

• 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, and data programmers/managers to find the best way of capturing the data.

• Makes data management aware of the schedule and any special manual data entry that will be required.

• Reviews all case report forms (CRFs) for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.

• Attends and participates in the team meetings.

Data Analysis:

• Experience in experimental design, linear/nonlinear regression, power analysis and data visualization.

• Understands and correctly uses validated R functions and 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.

• Prepares statistical summaries in a timely manner for team and management to review and interprets the analysis output clearly and effectively.

• Files documents and archives projects according to department procedures.

Biostatistics Project Management:

• Prepares for data reviews throughout the study and adheres to the timeline.

• Attends team meetings regularly and 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.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Statistics (or related field) + 1 year experience or MS/PhD in Statistics (or related field).

• Proficiency in R programming and familiarity with SAS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulations and standards involving clinical trial data.

• Experience with R Shiny or other tools to build user interface.

• Familiarity with Bayesian statistics and willing to expand statistical and scientific knowledge.

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* 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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 $73,600.00 – $147,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.