Principal Statistician/Statistics Team Lead

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Witney is seeking a Principal Statistician/Statistics Team Lead to drive statistical analysis and foster team development within the Clinical Statistics team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistics, experience in regulated environments, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment with numerous wellness initiatives are part of the offering.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

Share ownership opportunities

Wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of statisticians.
• Provide statistical expertise across the Abbott Diabetes Care product range.
• Support the transfer of products and processes from R&D into Manufacturing.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Project management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

BSc or higher degree in Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

SAS

R programming

Job description

The Opportunity

Abbott Diabetes Care is seeking a Principal Statistician/Statistics Team Lead to join our Clinical Statistics team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled statistician with a passion for leadership and innovation to contribute to the development of cutting-edge glucose monitoring technologies.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to support data-driven decision-making that enhances patient outcomes. You’ll be part of a dynamic and inclusive team of Statisticians and SAS Programmers, working on diverse projects and engaging with a global network of statistical professionals dedicated to continuous learning and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of statisticians, fostering talent development and knowledge sharing.
• Provide statistical expertise across the Abbott Diabetes Care product range.
• Support the transfer of products and processes from R&D into Manufacturing for new product launches.
• Analyze manufacturing, stability, and product performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Design and support development trials and analytical test methods, using statistical insights to inform quality and business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate statistical concepts and influence decision-making.

Education and Experience:

• A BSc or higher degree in Statistics or Mathematics is required.
• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in SAS and/or R programming is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of explaining complex statistical ideas to non-specialists.

What We Offer

At Abbott, we believe in helping you bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life. In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A class-leading defined contribution pension scheme.
• Share ownership opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages career growth and development.
• Access to a wide range of wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities:

At our Witney site: onsite allotments, couch-to-5k campaigns, beekeeping, yoga, and more.

At our Maidenhead site: onsite gym, virtual yoga, and other wellness programs.

Join us and shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

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