Principal Statistician

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Principal Statistician to lead its Clinical Statistics team in Witney, focusing on the development and improvement of glucose monitoring technologies. The role entails team leadership, statistical expertise, and collaboration across departments to ensure product quality and innovation. Candidates are expected to contribute to multiple projects while demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills within a vibrant and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Share ownership

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Lift share scheme

Flexible benefits

Onsite allotments

Fitness campaigns

Wellness activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment, advantageous.
• Expected to manage several projects.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring team members.
• Supporting product transfer and new product launches.
• Monitoring manufacturing and product performance data.
• Managing development trials and applying statistical expertise.

Skills

Team Leadership

Statistical Expertise

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Education

BSc in Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Statistician to join our Clinical Statistics team, an ideal team leadership role. The role involves providing team leadership and statistical expertise for the Research & Development departments across the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) product range, collaborating with Research & Development, Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory colleagues.

We are eager to hear from candidates seeking an opportunity to make an impact at work and contribute to patient health through the next generation of glucose monitoring technology.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will join a vibrant, friendly, and inclusive group of Statisticians and SAS Programmers, working on a diverse range of projects utilizing various statistical techniques. Our statistical teams collaborate to form a network of professionals, sharing best practices, insights, and skills, fostering professional development.

Key responsibilities as a Principal Statistician include:

• Leading and mentoring team members, managing people and developing talent.
• Supporting the transfer of products and processes from Research & Development into Manufacturing to facilitate new product launches.
• Monitoring manufacturing, stability, and product performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Managing development trials and analytical test methods, applying your statistical expertise to inform quality and business decisions.

Essential Skills and Experience

You should hold a BSc (or higher) in Statistics or Mathematics. Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment, along with SAS/R programming skills, is advantageous.

You will be expected to contribute to and manage several projects, working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to communicate statistical concepts effectively. You should be adaptable, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

About Abbott

Abbott is dedicated to the power of health. For over 135 years, we have helped people reach their potential—believing that better health enables individuals and communities to achieve more. With a global presence in over 160 countries, we develop innovative solutions across healthcare, including diagnostics, devices, nutrition, and reformulations, to help people live their best lives.

Abbott Diabetes Care, a leader in the industry, designs and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney focuses on electrodes and biosensors, playing a key role in the development of the FreeStyle Libre system and related products. We are passionate about improving lives through innovative healthcare technologies.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme, share ownership, private healthcare, life assurance, a lift share scheme, and flexible benefits. We also promote a vibrant workplace with initiatives like onsite allotments, fitness campaigns, and wellness activities.