Senior Postmarket Surveillance Data Scientist

Thornton Tomasetti; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a data scientist in Alameda, CA to join the Diabetes Care division, applying advanced analytics to health data to drive better-informed decisions.

The role involves analyzing data, building models, and translating insights into actionable recommendations in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requires 4+ years of experience with Python/SQL and big data systems. On-site, full-time role with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or similar discipline including Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree.
• Advanced Experience with programming scripts such as Python, SQL, PowerBI, Databricks.
• Experience in applying data analysis techniques to a large set of data using big data systems.
• Advanced analytics knowledge and application in the field of Statistics.
• Mathematical programming.
• Business acumen and experience with operational or strategic systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, draw insights, and present results in a cohesive, intuitive, and simplistic manner to the client.
• Utilize technologies to collect, clean, analyze, predict, and effectively communicate information.
• Prepare both structured and unstructured data for analysis.
• Able to examine data sets and determine the best end-to-end analysis plan to address key business questions and create value for the client.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and significant data relationships.
• Validate models/analytical techniques, and develop algorithms to execute analytical functions.
• Work with stakeholders to define business questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Mathematical programming

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Analytics

Advanced degree preferred in Life or Physical Science/Bioengineering/related

Tools

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Databricks

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Opportunity

The Opportunity This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

What You’ll Work On

• Analyze data, draw insights, and present results in a cohesive, intuitive, and simplistic manner to the client
• Utilize technologies to collect, clean, analyze, predict, and effectively communicate information
• Prepare both structured and unstructured data for analysis
• Able to examine data sets and determine the best end-to-end analysis plan to address key business questions and create value for the client
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and significant data relationships
• Validate models/analytical techniques, and develop algorithms to execute analytical functions
• Works with stakeholders to define business questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria to address need.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for significant operational, process or system level product improvements.
• Communicate model logic and restrictions
• Work closely with the business to understand the domain and iteratively refine analyses
• Transform analytical results into actionable recommendations for business partners using deep industry knowledge
• Coach and mentor junior data scientists and provide technical/analytical guidance when needed
• Provides input into developing departmental and site processes and procedures.
• Guide and otherwise contribute to technical teams in development, deployment and application of applied analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or similar discipline including Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree
• Advanced Experience with programming scripts such as Python, SQL, PowerBI, Databricks
• Experience in applying data analysis techniques to a large set of data using big data systems
• Advanced analytics knowledge and application in the field of Statistics
• Mathematical programming
• Business acumen and experience with operational or strategic systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life or Physical Science, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or closely related discipline is preferred

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Details

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States> Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15% of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Equal Opportunity Compliance

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Contact

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