About This Role:
The Principal Statistician will provide technical and statistical leadership that empowers teams within Endoscopy and across the company’s global network to deliver breakthrough solutions. The Principal Statistician’s expertise will be instrumental in driving new product development from concept to launch, ensuring that every decision is grounded in robust data and statistical insight.
This role will be a key mentor and trusted advisor, not only for the R&D organization but also for cross-functional teams worldwide. By fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement, this position will elevate the statistical & problem-solving acumen of engineers, scientists, and technical professionals, helping them translate complex data into actionable strategies that accelerate product development.
The work will directly contribute to launching innovative products that advance patient care. The Principal Statistician will guide teams through the rigorous application of statistical methods that will help ensure that the products meet the highest standards of quality and safety to make a tangible difference in the lives of patients around the world.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide statistical expertise and support to R&D using statistical methods associated with product and process development, design assurance, and problem-solving in root cause investigations.
- Interpret data and provide insight into the underlying factors driving the results to advise engineers on the best strategies to move forward, not just on the data analysis
- Apply a variety of statistical analyses and techniques to data generated by R&D, Process Development, and other technical groups.
- Create and maintain statistics-related procedures and tools for the company site and the global network.
- Collaborate with Global Statisticians and cross-functional teams working towards continual improvement of the application and use of statistics across various projects and business initiatives.
- Identify and lead projects that improve efficiencies in product and process development through designed experiments, reduced sampling methodologies, and advanced or automated data analysis.
- Provide feedback to cross-functional development teams during design reviews on the application and insights from statistical analysis tools.
- Develop and deliver training (classroom and virtual options) on the appropriate use of statistical methods with R&D, Process Development, and other technical groups.
- Perform ad hoc statistical analyses and provide guidance as required.
- Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in an industry role, preferably within medical devices; experience in a regulated environment is required
- 5+ years of experience using Minitab, Design Expert, or other relevant statistical software
- Proven ability to apply statistical analysis in a professional setting; highly self-motivated and results-driven
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience working in or closely with R&D or Development Engineering teams
- Demonstrated application of statistical tools to support project deliverables (e.g., test method validation, design verification testing)
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification