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The Director, Statistics provides scientific and statitical leadership for assigned clinical development projects. A visible and collaborative role, the Diector works in partnership with clinical and regulatory experts to advance medicines to our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the statistical support for one or more clinical development projects through own efforts or those of a team. Lead/develop statistical strategy for project development and regulatory submission.
- Direct or provide statistical leadership for design, analysis and reporting for clinical or other scientific research programs. Lead the development of protocols, statistical analysis plans, and statistical programming plan.
- Represent function/department on project team(s) to provide statistical input to compound/drug development and drive alignment with functional management. Partner with other functions (Clinical, Regulatory, Patient Safety, or GMA) to create development strategies for assigned projects. May represent DSS on data monitoring committees. Build interdepartmental relationships.
- Demonstrate extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodology. Propose novel statistical methodological approaches to design of scientific studies. Provide sufficient detail to allow programming implementation. Ensure that all statistical analyses specified in scientific protocols and analysis plans are conducted appropriately.
- Guide development and implementation of project-specific database-related activities in collaboration with Data Sciences, Statistical Programming and other stakeholders.
- Train and mentor staff on statistical methodology and operations. May supervise contract statisticians or junior statisticians. Gain expertise in innovative statistical methods. Assist functional leaders in recruiting qualified personnel and arranging training opportunities for professional development of staff.
- 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.
- Act as the liaison for statistical issues on AbbVie collaborative studies with CROs, academic institutions, government agencies, steering and/or data monitoring committees, joint ventures or licensing activities. Build external scientific connections which foster professional development and promote the reputation of the Statistics department.
- Ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements for work processes are met. Critically review regulatory submission documents. May represent DSS in discussions with regulatory agencies. Validate external statistical software to meet SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office; 2 days remote) from our Lake County, IL or Florham Park, NJ offices.
Significant Work Activities:ÌýContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
•MS (with 12+ years of experience) or PhD (with 8+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
•High degree of technical competence and excellent 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 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 required, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the CompanyÌýbelieves inÌýgood faith it will pay for this role at the timeÌýof this posting based on the job grade for this position.ÌýIndividualÌýcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andÌýweÌýmay ultimatelyÌýpay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in theÌýfuture. â€�
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),Ìýmedical/dental/visionÌýinsurance and 401(k) to eligibleÌýemployees.â€�
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveÌýprograms.Ìýâ€�
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveÌýprogramsâ€�
Note: No amount of payÌýis considered to beÌýwages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, andÌýdeterminable.ÌýThe amount and availability of any bonus,Ìýcommission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofÌýcompensation and benefitsÌýthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andÌýabsoluteÌýdiscretion unless and until paid andÌýmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withÌýapplicable law.Ìý
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