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Senior Biotatistician

5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 9, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/ M.Sc/ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Biostatistician

Location: Alameda, CA (Tech Ops Division)
Company: Abbott


About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With more than 114,000 colleagues across 160+ countries, Abbott is committed to improving health worldwide.


Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow your career, and care for yourself and your family. Benefits include:

  • Career Development: Opportunities to grow within an international organization.

  • Health Coverage: Free medical coverage under the HIP PPO plan (eligibility from the next calendar year).

  • Retirement Savings: Industry-leading plan with high employer contributions.

  • Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU bachelor’s degree support.

  • Recognition: Consistently ranked as a great place to work globally and recognized for diversity, leadership opportunities for women, and scientific excellence.


The Opportunity

The Senior Biostatistician is responsible for providing statistical leadership across clinical studies, from protocol design to regulatory submissions. This role includes protocol input, statistical analysis, scientific reporting, consultation, mentoring, and project coordination.


Key Responsibilities

Protocol Input & Database Activities

  • Collaborate with project teams to select appropriate study designs and methodologies.

  • Review and provide input on clinical study protocols.

  • Prepare randomization schedules, sample size, and power calculations.

  • Ensure accuracy of data prepared for statistical analyses.

Statistical Analyses

  • Implement statistical analysis plans (SAPs).

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of statistical input in reports and decisions.

  • Validate alternative analysis strategies when protocol modifications occur.

  • Develop accurate, efficient, and well-documented statistical programs.

  • Apply advanced statistical methodologies to clinical research.

Scientific Reports & Publications

  • Write and review Statistical Methods sections of reports.

  • Verify accuracy of statistical tables, data listings, and report narratives.

  • Identify flaws in interpretation or inconsistencies in reporting.

  • Provide input into overall reporting strategy.

Consultation & Collaboration

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver quality protocols, CRFs, and reports on schedule.

  • Provide statistical and scientific insights in response to queries.

  • Present statistical concepts to management, regulatory bodies, and scientific teams.

  • Contribute to clinical program strategy development.

Training, Supervision & Mentoring

  • Mentor and train junior statisticians and non-statistical colleagues.

  • Lead teams of statisticians/programmers on specific projects.

  • Act as a project leader for critical initiatives.

Project Coordination & Regulatory Support

  • Oversee statistical deliverables across multiple project areas.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and submissions.

  • Engage with project leaders, regulatory affairs, and senior management on study outcomes and status updates.


What You’ll Work On

  • Develop and maintain accurate statistical methods and reporting strategies.

  • Ensure consistency across summary tables, reports, and listings.

  • Independently pursue exploratory analyses as suggested by data.

  • Communicate clinical and statistical concepts clearly to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

  • Coordinate the work of statisticians to deliver high-quality outputs on time.


Qualifications

  • Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics.

  • Preferred:

    • Master’s degree with 5+ years related experience, OR

    • PhD with 3+ years related experience.


Compensation

  • Base pay range: $86,700 – $173,300 (may vary by location).