Senior Data Scientist — Pharma Analytics & ML

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Operations Quality Data Analytics group seeks a Data Scientist to build predictive and prescriptive models and oversee end-to-end data science applications across the organization. You will collaborate with data scientists, business partners, and senior leaders to deliver insights and drive decisions with rigor and compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and development of KPIs and dashboards to support AbbVie’s manufacturing and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in analytics in a cGMP or life sciences context.
• Proficiency with statistical programming packages (R/SAS/JMP/Minitab) and data visualization tools.
• Strong SQL and data modeling, with ability to build automated ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate cross-functional with data scientists, senior leaders, and business partners.
• Develop predictive/prescriptive models using statistical, ML, and Gen AI techniques.
• Deliver end-to-end data science applications, studies, and POCs with project oversight.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure data integrity and stakeholder confidence.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

R

SAS

JMP

Minitab

Job description

AbbVie’s Operations Quality Data Analytics group seeks a Data Scientist to build predictive and prescriptive models and oversee end-to-end data science applications across the organization. You will collaborate with data scientists, business partners, and senior leaders to deliver insights and drive decisions with rigor and compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and development of KPIs and dashboards to support AbbVie’s manufacturing and quality processes.