Future Opportunities - Join Our Talent Pipeline for Manager/Sr. Manager, Statistics - Multiple Therapeutic Areas (On-Site)

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Thank you for considering a future opportunity with our company! We are not currently hiring for this specific role, but we would love to connect with talented individuals who are interested in potential future positions. By joining our talent pipeline, you will be the first to be notified when suitable opportunities arise. 

In this talent pipeline requisition, we are not actively recruiting for this position at the moment. However, we are building a network of exceptional individuals who possess the skills and experience required for future openings. By submitting your application to this requisition, you will be added to our talent pipeline and considered for future opportunities. 

The Manager/Senior Manager of Statistics:

• Ensures consistency among protocols within a project, and provides certification for the protocol review check list. Works with
  project team to select an appropriate study design to meet study objectives, contributes to decisions regarding data collection instruments.
  Conducts comprehensive review of protocol to ensure quality. Responsible for conducting research and identifying key parameters for
  sample size estimation.
• Independently determine appropriate statistical methodology needed in support of study objectives; develops and
  authors the statistical methods section of the protocol. Responsible for randomization for routine and non-routine studies. Works with
  external partners, including contract research organizations, drug supply, and other groups, to effectively implement the randomization
  schedule as planned.
• Actively participates in meetings to identify scientifically appropriate data collection instruments and database design
  requirements (e.g., SAS, MS Access, Excel) to ensure that the data evaluated are free of bias, contain maximum information (minimum
  variance), and satisfy analysis requirements.
• Demonstrates extended understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies. Demonstrates ability to apply statistical knowledge to solve real-world problems. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative statistical approaches, to make recommendations based on sound statistical reasoning, and to influence non-statisticians to accept the analytical approach.
• Reviews identified or anticipated technical or data related issues arising in the design, conduct
  or analysis of clinical trials or other scientific research. Approves and implements alternative analysis strategies or other recommendations to
  address these issues. Evaluates appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and ascertains needs for potential program
  development of novel statistical methodology.
• Works with project team to develop strategy for data presentation and scientific arguments. Ensures consistency of data presentations and scientific/statistical arguments among reports within a project. Responsible for statistical methods and
  relevant sections for major deliverables such as protocols, analysis plans, study reports and scientific publications. Responsible for accurate interpretation of analysis results. Responsible for high quality deliverables.
• Prepares oral and written reports that effectively communicate results of scientific research to the project team, AbbVie management, regulatory agencies, or individual investigators. Responsible for consistency between deliverables for the same compound and/or within same therapeutic area. Responsible for accuracy and internal consistency of report of publication, including text, tables, listings, and figures. Ensures as applicable that guidance and template format for protocol & analysis plans
• Works collaboratively with members of multi-function teams to complete project deliverables per agreed timelines. Keeps
  management informed on important scientific/statistical issues that may arise, in a timely manner. Provides responses to routine and
  non-routine questions from clients, and independently pursues analyses suggested by the data.
• Represents Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS) or Biometrics on assigned project team(s) to provide functional area input to compound/drug development. Serves as a liaison between the project team and DSS or Biometrics to ensure timely communication of project team updates, proper statistical strategies, and alignment of priorities between the project team and functional area.
• Maintains technical skills and increases own knowledge of new statistical methodology or areas of
  application through use of the scientific literature and attendance at professional meetings. Presents own statistical research or review of the
  statistical literature at meetings and seminars. Demonstrates a high degree of responsibility in maintaining Statistics / Biometrics department
  standards, GxP compliance, and best operating practices.

*This position will be required to sit on-site 3 days / week*

*This position can be hired at the Manager or Sr. Manager, Statistics level depending on years of experience and education*

Qualifications for Sr. Manager, Statistics:

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or a highly related field.
• At least 4-6 years (PhD) or 8-10 years (MS) of experience in pharmaceutical
  development and applied statistics/statistical consulting required.
• statistical modeling and inferential statistics; actively seeks to acquire knowledge
  concerning the use of new/novel statistical techniques and their biometric/ biopharmaceutical applications.
• Pharmaceutical or related industry
  experience with nonclinical, clinical or pharmacology studies, as appropriate, including experience and understanding of drug development in a regulated environment preferred.

Qualifications for Manager, Statistics:

• MS (with 6+ years of experience) or PhD (with 2+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• High degree of technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written
• 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
• 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
• Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge desired, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.

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