AbbVie

Senior Research Statistician (Hybrid)

AbbVie • $110K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064Hybrid
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field.
  • Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical trial data analysis.
  • Experience with statistical programming in R.
  • Experience analyzing complex datasets and translating findings into actionable insights.
  • Ability to conduct exploratory analyses, interim analyses, and data monitoring activities.
  • Strong problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with study teams to assess study progress and identify trends and risks.
  • Participate in developing standardized analysis modules and agentic AI development work.
  • Contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials or research studies.
  • Assist in identifying data collection instruments and reporting data issues.
  • Perform statistical analyses based on the analysis plan under supervision.
  • Develop strategies for data presentation and ensure accuracy in reports and publications.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to explain statistical concepts and support team communications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan available for eligible employees.
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Research Statistician will provide statistical support to the research and development organization by partnering with study teams to monitor ongoing clinical trials and generate timely, data-driven insights. This role will focus on reviewing accumulating clinical trial data, evaluating predefined program criteria, conducting exploratory analyses, and supporting informed decision-making throughout study execution.

Responsibilities:
  • The statistician will work closely with study statisticians, programmers, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess study progress, identify emerging trends and risks, and provide analytical support that enhances trial oversight while maintaining scientific rigor.
  • The statistician will also be expected to participate in standardized analysis modules development and agentic AI related development work
  • Contribute to design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies. Assist with development of protocols and/or statistical analysis plans with details for programming implementation. Work under supervision to implement sound statistical methodology in scientific investigations.
  • Assist in identifying scientifically appropriate data collection instruments. Identify and report data issues or violations of study assumptions. Provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets. Collaborate with Data Science in preparing for database lock.
  • With supervision perform statistical analyses as per the analysis plan. Collaborate with Statistical Programming to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs according to agreed-upon timelines. Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and assess needs for potential development of novel statistical methodology.
  • With supervision, develop strategy for data presentation and inference. Ensure appropriate interpretation of statistical deliverables in collaboration with other functions. Collaborate in publication of scientific research. Ensure accuracy and internal consistency of reports and publications, including tables, listings, and figures. Ensure the accuracy of the statistical component of scientific reports and/or publications with high quality.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Clearly explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians. Provide responses to questions and pursue analyses suggested by data under supervision. Support communications between assigned product team(s) and functional management. Build/drive cross-functional relationships and collaboration.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical trial data analysis.
  • Experience with statistical programming in R

Preferred Qualifications:
  • SAS Experience is a plus

Other Required Skills:
  • Experience analyzing complex datasets and translating findings into actionable insights.
  • Ability to conduct exploratory analyses, interim analyses, and data monitoring activities.
  • Strong problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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