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Associate Director - Statistical Programming (Hybrid)

at AbbVie

📍 North Chicago, IL Hybrid Posted April 15, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience executive
Exp. Years 10+ years (with MS) OR 12+ years (with BS)
Education Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

AbbVie is looking for an Associate Director of Statistical Programming (Hybrid) to lead statistical programming support across multiple clinical projects and therapeutic areas. The role combines hands-on SAS programming expertise with ownership of standards, review of CRFs and derived/submission deliverables, and people leadership for a team of statistical programmers.

  • Provide SAS programming support across clinical projects
  • Oversee global standards for output design and programming conventions
  • Guide CRF and database design and review standards
  • Interpret statistical analysis plans and oversee derived/submission deliverables
  • Train, mentor, and manage 4-10 statistical programmers

This role is focused on SAS programming for pharmaceutical clinical development, including global standards for output design and programming conventions, CRF/database design review, derivation programming, and submission data sets/programs based on statistical analysis plans and analysis data set specifications.

The ideal candidate is an Associate Director with 10+ years (MS) or 12+ years (BS) of statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical industry. They are highly proficient in SAS programming and can oversee global standards for output design, CRFs, derivation programming, and submission data sets/programs while leading and managing a team of 4-10 statistical programmers.

SAS ProgrammingStrong understanding of SAS programming concepts and techniques used in the pharmaceutical industry10+ years of statistical programming experience (with MS) OR 12+ years of statistical programming experience (with BS)Provide statistical programming support for multiple clinical projects across multiple therapeutic areasProvide training and performance management for staffEnsuring statistical programming support is delivered across multiple therapeutic areas
SAS
SAS Programmingoutput designprogramming conventionsglobal company standardsCRF and database designCRFsdatabase definitionsderivation programmingsubmission data setssubmission programsstatistical analysis plansanalysis data set specificationstrainingperformance managementstaff managementmentoringrisk assessmentscontingency and escalation planscross-functional collaboration
SAS ProgrammingSAS programming concepts and techniquesoutput designprogramming conventionsglobal company standardsCRFs and database definitionsCRF and database designderivation programmingsubmission data setssubmission programsstatistical analysis plansanalysis data set specificationsglobal standards for derived data setsglobal standards for submission programstrainingperformance managementstaff managementmentoringregulatory guidance and industry best practicesdrug development principlesrisk assessmentscontingency and escalation plansescalation planningpresenting to statisticiansscientistsprogrammersand non-scientistsmeeting and presentationsclinical projectstherapeutic areascompliance with training requirementscross-functional collaboration
leadership competenciesbuild relationshipspromotes teamworklead meetings and presentationsclear and persuasive communicationcross-functional collaborationmentoringperformance managementresource managementanticipates risks
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Lead and govern statistical programming execution in clinical development using SAS.
Role Subtype Data Engineer
Tech Domains SAS
Associate DirectorStatistical ProgrammingHybridSAS ProgrammingSAS programming concepts and techniquesglobal company standardsoutput designprogramming conventionsCRFsdatabase definitionsCRF and database designderivation programmingsubmission data setssubmission programsstatistical analysis plansanalysis data set specificationstraining and performance managementstaff managementmentoringdrug development principlesrisk assessmentscontingency and escalation plans4-10 statistical programmers

Must have a Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, Must have 10+ years with MS OR 12+ years with BS of statistical programming experience, Must demonstrate strong technical competence in SAS programming

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