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Senior Research Statistician - Statistical Innovation (Hybrid)

Abbvie US LLC · 🇺🇸 North Chicago, IL, US

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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 26 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Abbvie US LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles17 certified filings for “Senior Statistician” (Statisticians) in IL: $139k–$152k, median $142k. Most were filed at wage level III (65%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

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177 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 26 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

The  Senior Research Statistician in Statistical Innovation is responsible for providing scientific and statistical leadership to support initiatives on designing innovative clinical trials and to evaluate, develop and deploy advanced and novel statistical/analytical modeling and simulations to drive statistical innovation modeling and simulation in Clinical Development. Responsibilities: • Actively supports in the evaluation, introduction, development and education of novel statistical and/or machine learning/deep learning approaches. • Demonstrates extensive competence in investigating/evaluating complex innovative designs and analysis options using scientific computing, modeling and simulations. • Demonstrates extended understanding and actively seeks to acquire new knowledge in advanced and emerging statistical methods (e.g. Adaptive designs, Bayesian methods, synthetic control, predictive modeling etc.). • Applies imagination. Creates, invents, and implements new or better approaches, alternatives, and breakthrough ideas in modeling and simulations. • Demonstrates ability to apply statistical knowledge to solve real-world problems. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative statistical and machine learning approaches. • Shows proficiency in development, implementation, and rollout of statistical and deep learning tools and techniques (e.g. using R, R-shiny, Python, Julia, etc.) to operationalize key innovative methodologies. • Builds and maintains external reputation and influences industry with presentations, attending industry meetings, or authoring articles for peer-reviewed publications. Minimum Qualifications • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or a highly related field. • Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and methodology and good understanding of drug development process. • Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical computing & simulation skills. • Proven expertise in standard (e.g. SAS, R) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in pharmaceutical development and applied statistics/statistical consulting preferred. • Expertise in specialized statistical software (e.g., FACTS, EAST, etc.) is preferred. Other Required Skills: • Proven ability to collaborate and consult with discipline experts and leaders within and across function. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Excellent teamwork and leadership skills • Passionate about statistical innovation and always think out of the box and is never satisfied with status quo Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ • 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. ​ • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ • This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  ​ Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,  consisten

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