Quality Data Scientist

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Illinois is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Operations Quality Data Analytics group. You will build predictive and prescriptive models using statistical and machine-learning methods, delivering data-driven insights to improve quality and efficiency across global operations.

Collaborating with data scientists, business partners, and senior leaders, you will mentor teammates, oversee end-to-end data science projects, and ensure regulatory compliance with GMPs and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, analytics, bioinformatics, data science or equivalent field.
• 4+ years of related experience for BS, 2+ years for MS, or 0+ years for PhD.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and statistical packages.
• Experience with visualization tools PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau.
• Experience with machine learning and advanced analytics.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate cross-functionally with data scientists, leaders, and business partners.
• Consult with users to analyze requirements and propose solutions.
• Develop advanced data analytical models via ML, statistics, and AI.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure study integrity.
• Deliver end-to-end data science applications and POCs.
• Support process improvements and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Statistics

Data Science

Data Visualization

Communication

Problem Solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Statistics

Mathematics

Analytics

Bioinformatics

Data Science

BSc/MSc in relevant field

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,XandYouTube.

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

• 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

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’ssoleandabsolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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