Senior Statistician - Manufacturing/Technical Operations

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Senior Statistician to lead the Technical Operations Statistics team in Witney. This role focuses on delivering statistical expertise and mentoring, contributing to new product launches and quality improvements in glucose monitoring technology, while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Onsite allotments

Fitness campaigns

Wellness activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Demonstrated adaptability and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team while mentoring junior statisticians.
• Investigating manufacturing and product performance data.
• Contributing to development trials using statistical expertise.

Skills

SAS

R programming

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BSc or higher in Statistics or Mathematics

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Statistician to join our Technical Operations Statistics team, an ideal team leadership role. The role involves providing team leadership and statistical expertise for the operations/manufacturing departments across the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) product range, collaborating with Technical, Manufacturing, 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 team of Statisticians and SAS Programmers. You can expect to work on a diverse range of projects, utilizing various statistical techniques. Our statistical teams collaborate to share best practices, insights, and skills, fostering professional development and career growth.

Key responsibilities as a Senior Statistician include:

• Leading and managing a team, mentoring and developing talent.
• Supporting the transfer of products and processes from Research & Development to Manufacturing for new product launches.
• Investigating and monitoring manufacturing, stability, and product performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Contributing to development trials and analytical test methods, using 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 need to manage multiple projects effectively, communicate statistical concepts clearly to colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong team collaboration.

About Abbott

Abbott is committed to health and has been helping people reach their potential for over 135 years. With a global presence in more than 160 countries, we develop innovative solutions across diagnostics, devices, nutrition, and more, to improve lives worldwide.

Our Abbott Diabetes Care division designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney specializes in electrodes and biosensors, playing a key role in products like the FreeStyle Libre system and its variants. We are passionate about improving quality of life through our work.

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