Lead Statistical Programming Manager — Drug Development

ABBVIE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Manager of Statistical Programming to lead a team of statistical programmers in early development. You will guide SAS programming activities, ensure ADaM data sets following CDISC standards, and coordinate with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing and Regulatory Publishing.

The role requires strong leadership, drug development experience, and ability to estimate effort for projects, with clear communication in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of statistical programmers.
• Strong SAS programming expertise for drug development.
• Deep knowledge of CDISC standards and ADaM datasets.
• Ability to communicate clearly in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Leads the statistical programming activities for a compound/indication or therapeutic area in early development.
• Leads a team of statistical programmers and manages the resource planning for assigned staff.
• Ensures timely deliverables, that all quality processes are followed and consistency within the projects.
• Develops and oversees the development of SAS programs for the creation of ADaM data sets following CDISC standards.
• Develops and oversees the development of SAS programs for the creation of Tables, Listings and Figures.
• Ensures consistency of ADaM data sets for individual studies and integrated data.
• Creates documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition documents.
• Leads the development of standard SAS Macros and participates in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Provides oversight and mentoring of assigned Statistical Programmers, Statistical Analysts and Senior Statistical Analysts.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Effort estimation

Education

MS in Statistics, Computer Science or related

BS in Statistics, Computer Science or related

Tools

SAS programming

CDISC standards

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Manager of Statistical Programming to lead a team of statistical programmers in early development. You will guide SAS programming activities, ensure ADaM data sets following CDISC standards, and coordinate with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing and Regulatory Publishing.

The role requires strong leadership, drug development experience, and ability to estimate effort for projects, with clear communication in cross-functional teams.