Associate Director, Statistics (Hybrid)

AbbVie Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Statistics to provide statistical leadership across clinical development and lifecycle strategies for assigned projects. You will lead statistical design, analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in statistics/biostatistics, excellent communication, and proven leadership across diverse teams, with a focus on innovative methodologies and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• MS (with 10+ years of experience) or PhD (with 6+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• Demonstrated depth in statistical methodology and its practical application, with the judgment to identify complex data, design, or analytical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex statistical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proven ability to independently lead work across competing priorities, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose outputs.
• Have strong leadership skills and experience in working/managing cross-cultural or oversea teams.
• Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge required, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support for one or more clinical development projects through own efforts or those of a team.
• Lead/develop statistical strategy for project development and regulatory submission.
• Provide statistical leadership for design, analysis and reporting for clinical or other scientific research programs.
• Represent function/department on project team(s) to provide statistical input to compound/drug development and drive alignment with functional management.
• Train and mentor staff on statistical methodology and operations.

Skills

Statistics leadership

Biostatistics

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS in Statistics/Biostatistics

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

Statistical software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

The Associate Director, Statistics provides statistical leadership for clinical development and life-cycle management strategies for assigned projects. Specific areas of work may include clinical trials, patient safety, and global medical affairs. The Associate Director works in partnership with experts in multiple disciplines to advance medicines to our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical support for one or more clinical development projects through own efforts or those of a team. Lead/develop statistical strategy for project development and regulatory submission.
• Provide statistical leadership for design, analysis and reporting for clinical or other scientific research programs. Independently develop protocols and statistical analysis plans.
• Represent function/department on project team(s) to provide statistical input to compound/drug development and drive alignment with functional management. Partner with other functions (Clinical, Regulatory, Patient Safety, or GMA) to create development strategies for assigned projects.
• Demonstrate extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodology. Propose novel statistical methodological approaches to design of scientific studies. Provide sufficient detail to allow programming implementation. Ensure that all statistical analyses specified in scientific protocols and analysis plans are conducted appropriately.
• Train and mentor staff on statistical methodology and operations. May supervise contract statisticians or junior statisticians. Gain expertise in innovative statistical methods. Assist functional leaders in recruiting qualified personnel and arranging training opportunities for professional development of staff.
• 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.
• Act as the liaison for statistical issues on AbbVie collaborative studies with CROs, academic institutions, government agencies, steering and/or data monitoring committees, joint ventures or licensing collaborators. Build external scientific connections which foster professional development and promote the reputation of the Statistics department.
• Ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements for work processes are met. Critically review regulatory submission documents. Participate in discussions with regulatory agencies as needed. Validate external statistical software to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS (with 10+ years of experience) or PhD (with 6+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• Demonstrated depth in statistical methodology and its practical application, with the judgment to identify complex data, design, or analytical issues and develop effective solutions. Knows when to draw on additional expertise and collaborates effectively to resolve challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex statistical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proven ability to independently lead work across competing priorities, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose outputs.
• Able to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to achieve higher performance. Highly motivated to drive innovation by raising the bar and challenging the status quo
• Have strong leadership skills and experience in working/managing cross-cultural or oversea teams
• Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge required, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Immunology clinical trial experience
• PhD in statistics or biostatistics

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 long-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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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