✦ Luna Orbit — Science & Research

Associate Director - Statistics (Clinical Trial)

at AbbVie

📍 North Chicago, IL Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 6+ years
Education MS (with 10+ years of experience) or PhD (with 6+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics
Category Science & Research

About this role

This role provides statistical leadership for clinical development projects, focusing on data analysis, regulatory submissions, and mentoring within a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead statistical support for clinical projects
  • Develop statistical strategies
  • Mentor junior statisticians
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure regulatory compliance

Technical Overview

Utilizes advanced statistical methods, software, and regulatory knowledge to support clinical trial data interpretation and submissions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced biostatistician with a strong background in clinical trial data analysis, capable of leading statistical strategies and mentoring junior staff within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.

Must-Have Skills

StatisticsBiostatisticsClinical trials experienceStatistical analysisRegulatory knowledge

Nice-to-Have Skills

Statistical methodology innovationMentoring junior staffExternal collaboration

Tools & Platforms

Statistical softwareRegulatory submission tools

Required Skills

StatisticsBiostatisticsClinical trialsData analysisRegulatory submissionsStatistical methodologyStatistical software

Hard Skills

StatisticsBiostatisticsMathematicsClinical trialsData analysisRegulatory submissionsStatistical methodologyStatistical software

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Job Function Provide statistical leadership for clinical development and regulatory submissions
Role Subtype Clinical Research Statistician
Tech Domains Biostatistics, Clinical research, Regulatory compliance

Keywords for Your Resume

StatisticsBiostatisticsMathematicsClinical trialsData analysisRegulatory submissionsStatistical methodologyStatistical softwareMentoringCollaboration

Deal Breakers

Lack of clinical trials experience, No advanced degree in statistics or related field, Inability to work collaboratively

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