Senior Research Statistician (Hybrid)

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in the United States is seeking a Senior Research Statistician to provide statistical support to the R&D organization by partnering with study teams to monitor ongoing clinical trials and generate data-driven insights. You will review accumulating data, evaluate program criteria, conduct exploratory analyses, and support informed decision-making throughout study execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration with study statisticians, Programmers, and cross-functional teams, plus

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical trial data analysis.
• Experience with statistical programming in R

Responsibilities

• The statistician will work closely with study statisticians, programmers, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess study progress, identify emerging trends and risks, and provide analytical support that enhances trial oversight while maintaining scientific rigor.
• The statistician will also be expected to participate in standardized analysis modules development and agentic AI related development work
• Contribute to design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies. Assist with development of protocols and/or statistical analysis planswith details for programming implementation. Work under supervision to implement sound statistical methodology in scientific investigations.
• Assist in identifying scientifically appropriate data collection instruments. Identify and report data issues or violations of study assumptions. Provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets. Collaborate with Data Science in preparing for database lock.
• With supervision perform statistical analyses as per the analysis plan. Collaborate with Statistical Programming to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs according to agreed-upon timelines. Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and assess needs for potential development of novel statistical methodology.
• With supervision, 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. Ensure the accuracy of the statistical component of scientific reports and/or publications with high quality.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Clearly explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians. Provide responses to questions and pursue analyses suggested by data under supervision. Support communications between assigned product team(s) and functional management. Build/drive cross-functional relationships and collaboration.

Skills

Statistical analysis

R programming

Clinical trial data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science

Tools

R

SAS

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.

The Senior Research Statisticianwill provide statistical support to the research and development organizationby partnering with study teams to monitor ongoing clinical trials and generate timely, data-driven insights. This role will focus on reviewing accumulating clinical trial data, evaluating predefined program criteria, conducting exploratory analyses, and supporting informed decision-making throughout study execution.

Responsibilities

• The statistician will work closely with study statisticians, programmers, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess study progress, identify emerging trends and risks, and provide analytical support that enhances trial oversight while maintaining scientific rigor.
• The statistician will also be expected to participate in standardized analysis modules development and agentic AI related development work
• Contribute to design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies. Assist with development of protocols and/or statistical analysis planswith details for programming implementation. Work under supervision to implement sound statistical methodology in scientific investigations.
• Assist in identifying scientifically appropriate data collection instruments. Identify and report data issues or violations of study assumptions. Provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets. Collaborate with Data Science in preparing for database lock.
• With supervision perform statistical analyses as per the analysis plan. Collaborate with Statistical Programming to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs according to agreed-upon timelines. Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and assess needs for potential development of novel statistical methodology.
• With supervision, 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. Ensure the accuracy of the statistical component of scientific reports and/or publications with high quality.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Clearly explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians. Provide responses to questions and pursue analyses suggested by data under supervision. Support communications between assigned product team(s) and functional management. Build/drive cross-functional relationships and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical trial data analysis.
• Experience with statistical programming in R

Preferred Qualifications

• SAS Experience is a plus

Other Required Skills

• Experience analyzing complex datasets and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Ability to conduct exploratory analyses, interim analyses, and data monitoring activities.
• Strong problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 program.

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 employer 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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