Senior Research Statistician, Statistical Innovation

AbbVie

Confirmed live yesterday High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$96,500–$183,500 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 1, 2126

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $140k
$81k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $141,900–$214,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at AbbVie

At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Research Statistician, Statistical Innovation

The Senior Research Statistician in Statistical Innovation provides scientific and statistical leadership to support the design of innovative clinical trials. This role involves evaluating, developing, and deploying advanced modeling, simulations, and machine learning or deep learning approaches within Clinical Development. The individual will investigate complex designs, create breakthrough ideas for modeling, and operationalize methodologies using tools such as R, R-shiny, Python, Julia, SAS, and specialized software like FACTS or EAST. Key responsibilities include educating others on emerging methods like Bayesian models, adaptive designs, synthetic control, and predictive modeling to solve real-world problems in the drug development process. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in statistical computing and simulation to influence the industry through peer-reviewed publications and presentations while collaborating across functions to advance innovative trial methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Provide scientific and statistical leadership to support the design of innovative clinical trials.
  • Evaluate, develop, and deploy advanced statistical modeling and simulations for Clinical Development.
  • Evaluate and implement novel machine learning and deep learning approaches.
  • Investigate complex trial designs and analysis options using scientific computing and modeling.
  • Research and apply emerging methods such as adaptive designs, Bayesian methods, and predictive modeling.
  • Develop and roll out statistical tools and techniques using R, Python, or other programming languages.
  • Build an external reputation through industry presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and methodology with an understanding of the drug development process.
  • Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical computing and simulation skills.
  • Proven expertise in standard programming languages such as SAS and R.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical development and applied statistics or statistical consulting is preferred.
  • Expertise in specialized statistical software like FACTS or EAST is preferred.
  • Ability to collaborate, consult with experts, and lead teams across different functions.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

More like this

Similar roles

Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

Johnson & Johnson

Spring House, PA +4 3 days ago $109,000$174,800
R SAS Python Biostatistics Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Experimental Design Sample Size Calculation Data Wrangling GxP Data Integrity Interactive Graphical Tools Simulation

Data Scientist, RBQM Analytics

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL 16 days ago $96,500$183,500
Python R SQL Machine Learning Data Mining Spotfire Tableau Microstrategy Visual Analytics Good Clinical Practices (GCP
2+ yrs exp Hybrid

Senior Data Scientist, Strategic Modeling & Simulation

Apple Inc

Cupertino, CA 97 days ago $184,700$324,800
Python Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Simulation Forecasting Operations Research Bayesian Methods Causal Impact Modeling Survival Analysis Probabilistic Modeling Predictive Analytics Decision Science
5+ yrs exp

Statistician

Intel

Hillsboro, OR 23 days ago $161,550$228,070
Statistics Python R Machine Learning Predictive Modeling Regression Analysis Multivariate Analysis Data Visualization Tableau Power BI Big Data Business Intelligence Statistical Process Control Data Cleansing Experimental Design Data Integrity Management
6+ yrs exp Hybrid

Senior Data Scientist

Motorola Solutions

Schaumburg, IL 53 days ago $120,000$140,000
Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Data Mining Python R Salesforce ServiceNow System Log Analytics Predictive Modeling Automation Data Science Analytics
4+ yrs exp Hybrid