Senior Postmarket Surveillance Data Scientist

Abbott abbott.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Alameda Full-time Senior Data Science

At a glance

Senior Data Science role at Abbott. Alameda · full-time · $90,000–$180,000 base.

SalaryStated by Abbott

$90,000 – $180,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleData Science

SenioritySenior

LocationAlameda

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$90,000–$180,000

PostedJul 7, 2026 · 3mo ago

Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build analysis plans that answer business questions, then examine large datasets for trends and meaningful relationships
Prepare structured and unstructured information, run statistical analyses, and validate models or analytical methods
Turn findings into clear presentations and practical recommendations for business partners
Work with stakeholders to shape requirements and success measures, refining analyses as you learn the domain
Guide junior data scientists and contribute to analytics teams, including model logic and process improvements

What you bring

A bachelor’s in computer science, analytics, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or a comparable discipline
At least four years of relevant work, or transferable experience that demonstrates equivalent capability
Advanced skills with Python, SQL, PowerBI, Databricks or another listed programming tool
Experience analyzing large datasets with big data systems and applying statistical and mathematical techniques

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone who can pair hands-on statistical analysis with business communication and technical guidance for junior colleagues. It is based in Alameda, California, and includes travel for fifteen percent of the time. The work involves extended periods of sitting and frequent keyboard use.

From the employer

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

What You’ll Work On

•Analyze data, draw insights, and present results in a cohesive, intuitive, and simplistic manner to the client

•Utilize technologies to collect, clean, analyze, predict, and effectively communicate information

•Prepare both structured and unstructured data for analysis

•Able to examine data sets and determine the best end-to-end analysis plan to address key business questions and create value for the client

•Conduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and significant data relationships

•Validate models/analytical techniques, and develop algorithms to execute analytical functions

•Works with stakeholders to define business questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria to address need.

•Proactively identifies opportunities for significant operational, process or system level product improvements.

•Communicate model logic and restrictions

•Work closely with the business to understand the domain and iteratively refine analyses

•Transform analytical results into actionable recommendations for business partners using deep industry knowledge

• Coach and mentor junior data scientists and provide technical/analytical guidance when needed

• Provides input into developing departmental and site processes and procedures.

• Guide and otherwise contribute to technical teams in development, deployment and application of applied analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, etc.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or similar discipline including Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree

Advanced Experience with programming scripts such as Python, SQL, PowerBI, Databricks

Experience in applying data analysis techniques to a large set of data using big data systems

Advanced analytics knowledge and application in the field of Statistics

Mathematical programming

Business acumen and experience with operational or strategic systems

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Life or Physical Science, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or closely related discipline is preferred

Apply Now

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

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is

$90,000.00 – $180,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.