Senior Data Analyst

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

This position works out of ourSylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Senior Data Analyst is responsible for global data analysis activities for the Abbott CN postmarket surveillance business. This includes performance metrics, product complaint trending, and database management.

What You'll Work On

Primary duties include:• Internal liaison and subject matter expert for Complaint Handling and Data Warehouse database development, maintenance, and sustainment activities.• Assist users in defining global or complex data reports by translating user needs to Data Warehouse reports using Business Objects tool.• Partner with cross-functional Quality Teams and Business Unit Teams to define and / or fulfill data reporting requirements on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Data analysis includes, but not limited to, the following topics:• Global Performance Metrics• Product Complaint Trending • FDA Medical Device Report Similar Incidents• EU Medical Device Vigilance Report Similar Incidents• Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing relevant reports/analysis, when applicable.• Investigate data discrepancies for businesses when local data analysts require assistance.

Other duties may include:• Lead and/or participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Investigations, including documentation, implementation of actions and provision of status updates to management, electronically and in meetings.• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Bachelors Degree in Statistics or data management preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience supporting data analysis and trending, preferably in a medical device manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years' experience in a Medical Device manufacturing company.
• 5+ years' experience in a data analyst or equivalent role
• 2+ years' experience in a senior data analyst or equivalent role.
• Statistical training
• Experience in data analysis software
• Experience in data mapping across multiple systems

Required Skills:• Strong Microsoft Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Ability to query and refine data into aggregated results.• Ability to work in a geographically diverse business environment.• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.• Strong structured problem-solving skills• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.• Ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally.

Preferred Skills:• Knowledge and experience with SAP Business Objects• Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot reporting, advanced charting, VBA & macros) • Advanced ability with statistical methods (e.g. statistical process control)• Experience working with a global Data Warehouse to use for complex reporting• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model• Experience with mapping of requirements from customer to data warehouse• Previous experience with executing a project related to the following topics:• Key Performance Indicators• Complaint Coding/Trending

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The salary for this role is between:
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JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality

DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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