About AbbVie
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Job DescriptionThe Senior Research Statistician, Statistics is responsible for providing statistical support to the research and
development organization. Specific areas of work may include clinical trials, patient safety, and global medical affairs (GMA). The Senior Research Statistician works in partnership with experts in multiple disciplines to advance medicines to our patients.
Major Job Responsibilities
• Contribute to design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies. Assist with
development of protocols and/or statistical analysis plans (or product safety analysis plans/integrated summary
of safety analysis plans/analysis plans for GMA evidence generation) with 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.
• (SSG) Contribute to benefit-risk planning and assessment. Contribute to cross-functional development of output specifications to address both pre-planned safety analyses and ad hoc requests.
• (SSG) Collaborate within the Safety Statistics Group to implement strategic initiatives that address processes
related to interpreting, monitoring, assessing, and reporting safety data to better characterize the safety profile
of AbbVie products, improve efficiencies, and provide greater consistency across therapeutic areas.
• (GMA Stat) In collaboration with GMA, Clinical Statistics, Data Sciences, Statistical Programming and other
stakeholders to evaluate existing databases, both clinical studies and real-world databases, assist with feasibility assessment to identify fit-for-purpose data sources to address research questions, and develop detailed and actionable analysis plans for evidence generation to deliver high quality, patient-centric evidence and insights to drive decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
• MS or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• 4+ years of experience performing statistical computations and simulations
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in oncology
• Experience in pharma clinical trials
Other Required Skills:
• High degree of technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to build strong relationship with peers and cross-functional partners to achieve higher performance.
Highly motivated to drive innovation by raising the bar and challenging the status quo
• Able to identify data or analytical issues, and assist with providing solutions by either applying own skills and
knowledge or seeking help from others
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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion, consistent with applicable law.
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Skills Required
- MS or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field
- 4+ years of experience performing statistical computations and simulations
- Experience applying statistical methods to clinical trials, patient safety, or related research
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate with peers
- Ability to identify data or analytical issues and propose solutions
- Experience in oncology
- Experience in pharma clinical trials
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
