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Senior Manager, Statistics

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Other

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a statistical analysis plan you wrote independently. What was the hardest decision in it?

What they are checking: Real ownership of SAPs and depth of reasoning behind choices.

Tell me about a time you represented statistics on a project team and changed the direction of the program.

What they are checking: Influence on asset development, not just service work.

What role has statistics played in a regulatory submission you supported, and what did the agency push back on?

What they are checking: Experience with regulatory submissions and agency interactions.

What would you do

The clinical team wants to add a new subgroup analysis after looking at the data. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Protecting scientific integrity while staying a helpful partner.

Explain to a clinical lead with no statistics background why a promising response rate in 15 patients might not mean much.

What they are checking: Communicating uncertainty clearly to non-statisticians.

About the work

Walk me through how you would design a first-in-human dose escalation study in oncology. What design would you pick and why?

What they are checking: Command of early oncology designs like BOIN, mTPI or model-based approaches.

How do you decide on the primary endpoint and analysis method for an early oncology expansion cohort?

What they are checking: Judgment about response rates, sample size and decision rules in early development.

How do you write programming specifications for derived variables so Statistical Programming builds what you actually mean?

What they are checking: Precision in specs and understanding of analysis datasets.

What do you check before database lock to be confident the data released for analysis is accurate?

What they are checking: Practical data quality oversight across functions.

How would you approach an integrated summary of safety analysis plan differently from a single-trial SAP?

What they are checking: Understanding of pooled safety analysis and its specific pitfalls.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

The Senior Manager, Early Oncology Statistics provides statistical leadership to support the research and development organization for assigned projects. Specific areas of work may include clinical trials, patient safety, and global medical affairs. The Senior Manager works independently in partnership with experts in multiple disciplines to advance medicines to our patients. Responsibilities • Support regulatory submission and product life-cycle management strategy planning and implementation. Provide statistical leadership for design, analysis and reporting for clinical or other scientific research programs. Independently develop protocols and statistical analysis plans (or product safety analysis plans/integrated summary of safety analysis plans/analysis plans for GMA evidence generation). Work independently to implement sound statistical methodology in scientific investigations. • Represent the function on project team(s) to provide functional area input to asset development. Lead in identifying scientifically appropriate data collection instruments. Provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets. Guide Data Science and other functions in preparing for database lock. Ensure accuracy of data released for statistical analysis. • Independently 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. Identify and anticipate issues arising in the study design, conduct and propose scientifically sound approaches. Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and assess needs for potential development of novel statistical methodology. • 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. • Work collaboratively with multifunction teams per agreed timelines. Clearly explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians. Provide responses to questions from clients 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. • Lead statistical support for benefit-risk planning and assessment. Partner with cross-functional team to develop output specifications to address both pre-planned safety analyses and ad hoc requests. • MS (with 8+ years of experience) or PhD (with 4+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field • Oncology experience preferred • High degree of technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written • Able to identify data or analytical issues, and assist with providing solutions by either applying own skills and knowledge or seeking help from others • Able to manage project timeline and quality of deliverables • 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 • Have strong leadership skills and experience in working/managing cross-cultural or oversea teams • Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge desired, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment • Some experience supporting safety-related projects (eg, ISS, benefit-risk assessment, signal detection) is preferred 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 long-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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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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