Senior Research Statistician, Exploratory Analysis

AbbVie

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Salary: $96,500–$183,500 / yr
Posted: today
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 7, 2126
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $140k

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Senior Research Statistician, Exploratory Analysis

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The Senior Research Statistician - Exploratory Analysis joins the research and development organizations to provide statistical support for drug discovery, target identification, and biomarker exploration. Working under supervision, the role involves collaborating with translational scientists and clinicians to design, collect, analyze, and report multi-dimensional biomarker data from discovery through late-stage clinical development. Key responsibilities include performing pharmacodynamic and safety biomarker analyses, identifying prognostic markers, and developing companion diagnostic tests to enable precision medicine. The candidate will utilize machine learning, predictive modeling, and cross-validation or random resampling techniques to manage high-dimensional data from omics and imaging sources. Required skills include a Master’s or PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics, research experience in pharma or healthcare, and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-statisticians while ensuring data quality.

Skills

Biostatistics Machine Learning Predictive Modeling Cross-validation Random Resampling Omics Imaging Statistical Methodology Precision Medicine

What you'll do

Design, analyze, and report on biomarker and assay studies for early and late-phase clinical trials.
Develop biomarker sections of clinical trial protocols and formal biomarker analysis plans.
Identify markers and signatures from omics, imaging, and other biomarker data for target identification and patient stratification.
Perform statistical analyses for in vitro, in vivo pharmacology studies, and human clinical trials.
Evaluate software appropriateness and develop novel statistical methodologies for complex scientific investigations.
Present data inferences and conclusions clearly to non-statisticians and support the publication of scientific research.
Integrate high-dimensional data using machine learning, predictive modeling, and multiple testing control methods.

What we're looking for

MS with 4+ years of experience or a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
Research experience in the pharma or healthcare space.
Experience with Machine Learning.
Experience with Biomarker Research (preferred).
High degree of technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to identify data or analytical issues and provide solutions or seek help from others.
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional collaborators to achieve higher performance.
Ability to integrate high dimensional data and familiarity with overfitting, multiple testing control, and predictive modeling.

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