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Principal Statistician/Statistics Team Lead

Abbott Laboratories
Witney
1 week ago
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About Us:At Abbott, we help people live more fully at all stages of life. Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 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.

Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops, and manufactures leading-edge blood glucose monitoring technology for use in both home and hospital settings, including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.

The Opportunity:

Abbott Diabetes Care is seeking aPrincipal Statistician/Statistics Team Leadto 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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

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