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Senior Research Statistician Statistical Innovation (Hybrid)

AbbVie


Job Location:

Florham Park, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior Research Statistician in Statistical Innovation is responsible for providing scientific and statistical leadership to support initiatives on designing innovative clinical trials and to evaluate develop and deploy advanced and novel statistical/analytical modeling and simulations to drive statistical innovation modeling and simulation in Clinical Development.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively supports in the evaluation introduction development and education of novel statistical and/or machine learning/deep learning approaches.
  • Demonstrates extensive competence in investigating/evaluating complex innovative designs and analysis options using scientific computing modeling and simulations.
  • Demonstrates extended understanding and actively seeks to acquire new knowledge in advanced and emerging statistical methods (e.g. Adaptive designs Bayesian methods synthetic control predictive modeling etc.).
  • Applies imagination. Creates invents and implements new or better approaches alternatives and breakthrough ideas in modeling and simulations.
  • Demonstrates ability to apply statistical knowledge to solve real-world problems. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative statistical and machine learning approaches.
  • Shows proficiency in development implementation and rollout of statistical and deep learning tools and techniques (e.g. using R R-shiny Python Julia etc.) to operationalize key innovative methodologies.
  • Builds and maintains external reputation and influences industry with presentations attending industry meetings or authoring articles for peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistics Biostatistics or a highly related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and methodology and good understanding of drug development process.
  • Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical computing & simulation skills.
  • Proven expertise in standard (e.g. SAS R)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in pharmaceutical development and applied statistics/statistical consulting preferred.
  • Expertise in specialized statistical software (e.g. FACTS EAST etc.) is preferred.

Other Required Skills:

  • Proven ability to collaborate and consult with discipline experts and leaders within and across function.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
  • Passionate about statistical innovation and always think out of the box and is never satisfied with status quo

Additional Information :

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 programs.  

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 employee  remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion  consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time


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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, neuro ... View more

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