Data Scientist

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Operations Quality Data Analytics group is seeking a Data Scientist to build predictive/prescriptive models and deliver end-to-end data science applications across the organization. This role requires collaboration with fellow data scientists and business partners to translate requirements into scalable analytics.

You will develop ML solutions, mentor junior teammates, and ensure that analyses align with regulatory standards while driving data-informed decisions across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in statistics, mathematics, analytics, bioinformatics, data science or equivalent field with 4+ years (BS), 2+ years (MS) or 0+ years (PhD) of related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in R, Python or other statistical packages; knowledge of data mining techniques.
• Visualization tools experience (PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau) and data platforms like Dataiku/Snowflake/Databricks.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate cross-functionally with data scientists, senior functional leaders, and business partners.
• Consult with business users to analyze requirements and recommend solutions.
• Develop advanced data analytical models and techniques from supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning and predictive modeling.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and mentor team members.
• Ensure data presented to stakeholders is accurate and fit for purpose.
• Support KPI reporting and analytics initiatives.

Skills

R/Python

Data visualization

Data mining

Machine learning

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Gen AI

Education

Stats/Math/Data Science degree

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Spotfire

Dataiku

Snowflake

Databricks

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.

Company 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.

Job Description

AbbVie’s Operations Quality Data Analytics group is continuously innovating to empower the AbbVie network with superior Quality, Product, and Process analytics that enable data-driven insights and decision-making at every organizational level. This Data Scientist role will have wide-ranging analytics experience to work within a diverse Operations business. The Data Scientist will build and oversee the building of predictive/prescriptive models using statistical and machine-learning methodologies. The Data Scientist will also ensure end-to-end delivery of assigned data science applications, studies, and POCs through oversight of project teams and key technology partnerships. Consulting and collaboration skill sets are key to success in this role. This demanding role will have a highly visible impact to senior leaders across Operations.

• Operate cross-functionally in a highly collaborative manner with fellow data scientists, senior functional leaders, and business partners.
• Consult with business users in the analysis of requirements and recommend solutions which anticipate the future impact of changing business needs.
• Develop advanced data analytical models and techniques from supervised and unsupervised machine learning, statistical analysis, deep learning, predictive modeling, and Gen AI.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with other statistical and data science teams in AbbVie while mentoring and coaching team members.
• Ensure that data presented to key stakeholders and presentations maintain study integrity. This role is required to support multiple use cases and should ensure that each work product is fit for purpose
• If assigned, participates in functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
• Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Identify business needs and support the creation of standard KPIs, reports, and statistical analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in statistics, mathematics, analytics, bioinformatics, data science or equivalent field with 4+ years (BS), 2+ years (MS) or 0+ years (PhD) of related experience
• Intermediate-level proficiency in R, Python or other statistical packages. Intermediate-level knowledge of statistical and data mining techniques
• Intermediate proficiency with visualization tools like PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau or equivalent
• Intermediate proficiency with data science platforms like Dataiku, Snowflake, Databricks
• Experience with Machine Learning and other advanced analytics techniques preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate analytical and technical concepts in layman’s terms
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated history of successful execution in a fast-paced environment and in managing multiple priorities effectively

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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