Manager, Statistics - Oncology; Hybrid

Job Description

The Manager, Statistics provides statistical expertise to support the research and development organization. The Manager works independently in partnership with experts in multiple disciplines to advance medicines to our patients.

• Provide expertise to design, analyze, and report 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 study design, conduct, and propose scientifically sound approaches. Evaluate suitability of available software for planned analyses and assess needs for possible 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 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.

• MS (with 6+ years of experience) or PhD (with 2+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• Experience performing statistical computations and simulations.
• Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical or oncology space.

• Understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.
• 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 applying own skills and knowledge or seeking help from others.
• Able to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to achieve higher performance. Highly motivated to drive innovation by raising the bar and challenging the status quo.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Compensation range: TBD (must disclose prop). 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.

Abb Vie 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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