Senior Research Statistician, Early Oncology (Hybrid)
AbbVie
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$96,500 - $183,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
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 for programming implementation.
- Assist in identifying data collection instruments; identify and report data issues or study assumption violations; provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets; collaborate with Data Science for database lock.
- Perform statistical analyses per the analysis plan; collaborate with Statistical Programming to deliver high-quality outputs on agreed timelines.
- Evaluate software appropriateness for planned analyses and assess needs for novel statistical methodology.
- Develop strategy for data presentation and inference; ensure appropriate interpretation of statistical deliverables; collaborate in publication of scientific research.
- Ensure accuracy and internal consistency of statistical components of reports/publications (tables, listings, figures).
- Work with cross-functional teams; explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians and support collaboration between product teams and functional management.
Qualifications
Minimum
- MS (4+ years) or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
- Ability to perform statistical computations and simulations.
- Experience with pharma clinical trials (internship or employment).
- Strong technical competence and effective oral/written communication.
Preferred
- Experience in oncology.
Other Required Skills
- Build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners.
- Drive innovation and challenge the status quo.
- Identify data/analytical issues and assist with solutions (or seek help).
Benefits (if eligible)
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); eligible for short-term incentive programs.
- Contribute to design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies; assist with development of protocols and/or statistical analysis plans for programming implementation.
- Assist in identifying data collection instruments; identify and report data issues or study assumption violations; provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets; collaborate with Data Science for database lock.
- Perform statistical analyses per the analysis plan; collaborate with Statistical Programming to deliver high-quality outputs on agreed timelines.
- Evaluate software appropriateness for planned analyses and assess needs for novel statistical methodology.
- Develop strategy for data presentation and inference; ensure appropriate interpretation of statistical deliverables; collaborate in publication of scientific research.
- Ensure accuracy and internal consistency of statistical components of reports/publications (tables, listings, figures).
- Work with cross-functional teams; explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians and support collaboration between product teams and functional management.
Qualifications
Minimum
- MS (4+ years) or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
- Ability to perform statistical computations and simulations.
- Experience with pharma clinical trials (internship or employment).
- Strong technical competence and effective oral/written communication.
Preferred
- Experience in oncology.
Other Required Skills
- Build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners.
- Drive innovation and challenge the status quo.
- Identify data/analytical issues and assist with solutions (or seek help).
Benefits (if eligible)
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); eligible for short-term incentive programs.