Statistics Team Lead

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.

Are you a passionate statistician with a strong leadership mindset and a desire to make a meaningful impact? Abbott Diabetes Care is looking for a Statistics Team Lead to join our Clinical Statistics team onsite in Witney. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovation in glucose monitoring technologies that improve lives globally.

Why This Role?

As a key member of our team, you’ll collaborate across R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory functions to drive data-informed decisions that enhance patient outcomes. You’ll lead a talented group of statisticians and SAS programmers, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of statisticians, fostering a culture of collaboration and development.
• Provide statistical expertise across our product portfolio, supporting both development and manufacturing.
• Analyze data related to manufacturing, stability, and product performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Design and support development trials and analytical test methods, translating statistical insights into actionable business and quality decisions.
• Communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A BSc or higher in Statistics or Mathematics.
• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in SAS and/or R programming is a strong advantage.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain statistical concepts to non-specialists.
• A detail-oriented, adaptable mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
  
  

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you’ll be part of a global healthcare leader committed to innovation and excellence. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to contribute to products that make a real difference in people’s lives.

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.
  

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

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.