Title: Statistician II
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Duration: 12 Month Assignment
Primary Job Function
Provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data. Ensures accuracy of R
programs and documents. Participates in statistical or process related presentations to customers.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
Developing Statistical Plan: Effectively communicates with project manager to understand objectives of the study. Follows the appropriate operating procedure required for developing the statistical plan.
Demonstrates the ability to research and provide appropriate statistical input to the study design. Using
templates or examples, writes accurate statistical plans that are clear and understandable to the
reviewers. Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.
Study Preparation: Reviews the study protocol; understands the protocol; and ensures that the correct
data is being collected to achieve the objective(s) of the protocol. Completes the study documentation
that is required. Reviews all documents for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness. Attends and
participates in the team meetings.
Data Analysis: Writes R code for common statistical analyses. Understands and correctly uses validated
R package/code in the data analysis programs. Understands program verification procedure; writes and
executes program verification plans. Conducts thorough and detailed reviews of project documentation,
program algorithms and analysis outputs. Interprets the analysis output clearly and effectively. Identifies
data analysis related issues and resolves promptly
Post Analysis Activities: Prepares and reviews statistical sections contained in submissions and other
publications. Prepares statistical summaries in a timely manner for team and management review. Files
documents and archives projects according to current department procedures.
Biostatistics Project Management: Successfully troubleshoots data issues. Prepares for data reviews
throughout the study. Adheres to the project timeline. Attends team meetings regularly. Participates in
the discussions. Follows the appropriate operating procedure required within the division and
department. Effectively communicates information to supervisor and team members regarding the
progress of the study. Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.
Develops experimental design and performs statistical analyses for studies. Participates on project
teams. Uses R to generate analyses of data. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the
effectiveness of the quality system.
Position Accountability / Scope
Accountable for proper use of statistics and for the validity of conclusions drawn. Performs the majority
of tasks with minimal assistance