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Abbott · 23 hours ago

Strategic Statistical Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $156K/yr

4+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Strategic Statistical Analyst will work on study design and statistical methodology, ensuring accuracy in statistical analyses and reports while mentoring less experienced statisticians.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Statistical analysisData science methodologyClinical trials analysisSAS programmingR programmingPresentation skillsCommunication skillsMentoringCollaboration