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.

BACKGROUND:
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Abbott products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself, addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years. Abbott employs over 65,000 professionals who bring their passion to life in Abbott labs and offices across the globe. Abbott's corporate headquarters, located north of Chicago, near Waukegan, Illinois, has several openings for experienced Research Statisticians to management-level individuals to join Abbott's Scientific Data & Analysis group. Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company-paid pension plan and a profit sharing plan, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Protocol Input, Randomization Schedule, and Database Activities:

• Works with project team to decide on appropriate study design and statistical methodology
• Responsible for comprehensive protocol review Responsible for randomization schedule, sample size and power calculations
• Responsible for assuring that data for statistical analyses are accurate
• Responsible for assuring consistency in CRF and database conventions for their projects/studies

Statistical Analyses:

• Responsible for implementation of protocol methodology and statistical analysis plans
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of statistical input into reports or decisions
• Can propose alternative analysis strategies when changes to planned analyses are needed
• Responsible for computer programs that are accurate, efficient and well documented

Scientific Reports and Publications:

• Responsible for Statistical Methods section
• 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

Consultation:

• Collaborates with peers to develop efficient designs, quality protocols and reports per agreed timelines
• Provides accurate and timely answers to routine questions, and knows where to obtain advice when nonstandard questions arise.
• Understands and complies with basic drug development principles.
• Keeps others informed on status of key project deliverables.
• Interacts effectively on a regular basis with statistical programmers, database programmers, and data management personnel.

Training, Supervision, Mentoring:

• Effectively mentors less experienced statisticians
• Can delegate assignments to a limited number of other statisticians and review their work so that project support is delivered on time with suitable quality
• Can provide formal training to statisticians and to non-statisticians on a limited basis
• Can contribute to key initiatives as well as to projects
• Can ensure compliance with Abbott conventions and standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 6-9 years of experience in clinical studies.
• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, and 3-5 years of experience in clinical studies.
• Significant experience interacting with clinical research scientists required.
• Good communication skills essential, particularly in writing.
• SAS programming experience required.
• May hire individuals at a hire salary grade, depending on skills and experience.

Education:
MS/PHD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

LOCALE: North Chicago, Illinois, United States

HOW TO APPLY:
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