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