Statistician

Statistician

Location: Bedford

12-month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave, starting in January 2027

The Vacancy

We are seeking a Statistician to cover a period of maternity leave to provide statistical expertise and support across R&D, Clinical, Product Support, Marketing and other business functions as required. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the role will contribute to the design, analysis and interpretation of studies and data, ensuring robust statistical methodologies are applied to support product development, evidence generation and business decision-making.

About SPD

Swiss Precision Diagnostics (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and supply of advanced consumer diagnostic products. SPD is a joint venture between Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Abbott; and our brand Clearblue, is recognised the world over as providing accurate home pregnancy and fertility monitoring tests.

What you'll be doing

As one of three Statisticians within the Statistical & Data Services Team you will…

• Provide statistical support throughout the product lifecycle, including concept development, verification and validation activities, product performance evaluation and post-market surveillance
• Support the development and evaluation of product algorithms and statistical methodologies
• Contribute to the generation of evidence supporting product claims and performance
• Review study protocols and provide statistical input on study design, methodology and analysis plans
• Advise project teams on appropriate statistical methods and effective approaches to data collection
• Perform statistical analyses using appropriate techniques to meet project objectives.
• Interpret and communicate statistical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Act as the statistical representative for assigned projects and business activities
• Contribute to project planning by providing input on study design, sample size considerations and analysis requirements
• Attend project meetings and provide advice on statistical considerations, risks and opportunities
• Support the management of statistical deliverables to agreed timelines and quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Statistical & Data Services Team
• Actively participate in team discussions, knowledge sharing and problem-solving activities
• Communicate statistical concepts clearly and effectively to non-statistical audiences

About You

We're looking for a Statistician who has…

Essential Experience

• A degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or another quantitative discipline
• Experience applying statistical techniques in a commercial, academic or research setting
• Knowledge of experimental design, statistical modelling and data analysis methodologies
• Experience using statistical software such as SAS, R, Python or equivalent
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to verbally communicate technical findings to a range of audiences

Desirable

• A Masters in Statistics or a related discipline
• Experience within medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relating to healthcare products or clinical evidence generation

Why Join SPD and the Clearblue brand

This is a great opportunity for a Statistician to develop experience within a regulated healthcare and diagnostics environment and to make a significant impact on product that 58 million women trust every year to deliver science-based, easy-to-read, accurate answers, in life-changing moments.

We Can Offer You:

• Hybrid working
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme including competitive employer’s contribution
• Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme
• Life assurance
• Free electrical car charging points
• Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London (road and rail)

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, SPD can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position.

We regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

Equality

SPD is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable work environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you, at any stage during the application process, just let us know how we can help.

The Company

Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products.

Our SPD research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. We are committed to answering the needs of our existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products.

Interested

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