Manager, Statistics

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

1. Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong statistician to join our Data & Statistical Sciences (DSS) team in China. In this role, you will support statistical planning, analysis, and China regulatory interaction/submissions for clinical trials conducted in China and globally. This role is ideal for individuals with a solid technical foundation who are ready to transition from supporting to independently contributing roles in clinical development, who are eager to learn and contribute to meaningful healthcare innovations. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop hands-on skills in drug development.

2. Major Job Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies. Independently develop protocols and/or statistical analysis plans with details for programming implementation. Implement sound statistical methodology in scientific investigations.
• Identify scientifically appropriate data collection instruments. Identify and report data issues or violations of study assumptions. Provide programming specifications for derived variables and analysis datasets. Partner with Data Science in preparing for database lock.
• 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. Assess needs for potential development of novel statistical methodology.
• Develop strategy for data presentation and inference. Collaborate in publication of scientific research. Ensure accuracy and internal consistency of reports and publications, including tables, listings, and figures. Ensure that study results and conclusions are scientifically sound, clearly presented, and consistent with statistical analyses provided.
• Work collaboratively with multifunction teams. Clearly explain statistical concepts to non-statisticians. Provide responses to questions, and pursue analyses suggested by data. Support communications between assigned product team(s) and functional management. Build/drive cross-functional relationships and collaboration.
• Collaborate effectively with both Global and China-based teams, acting as a communication bridge to align statistical deliverables and ensure mutual understanding of clinical and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in China regulatory deliverables including statistical review documentation
• Explore and apply AI-powered tools to solve business problems, increase productivity and improve effectiveness under supervision.

Qualifications

• MS (with 6+ years of experience) or PhD (with 2+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Familiarity with at least one statistical programming language (e.g., SAS, R, Python)
• Able to perform statistical computations and simulations
• Able to identify data or analytical issues, and assist with providing solutions by either applying own skills and knowledge or seeking help from others
• Highly motivated to drive innovation by raising the bar and challenging the status quo
• Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge desired, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.
• High degree of technical competence and excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• A proactive learner with strong abilities to work in a team-based environment

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI-based tools or programming libraries

5. Key Stakeholder:

• Clinical development experts
• Statistical programmers
• Data science experts
• Regulatory affair experts

Additional Information

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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