Principal Statistician
Company: Gateway Recruiting
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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
Keywords: Gateway Recruiting, Hartford , Principal Statistician, Science, Research & Development , Boston, Connecticut
