Clinical Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Clinical Analyst jobs in Illinois are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in healthcare IT, hospital operations, and managed care across employer types ranging from large academic medical centers to regional health systems, with openings at every level from entry-level associate through senior analyst. Chicago anchors the market and draws the most volume, followed by active hiring in Peoria and Springfield, where systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and the University of Chicago Medicine maintain ongoing analyst needs. The most sought-after specialties are clinical informatics, electronic health record implementation, and quality and outcomes analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This position is contributing to world-wide surveillance of clinical trial patient safety data and continuous improvement efforts.
Core Job Responsibilities include:
- Provides timely assessment of reported clinical trial data and participates in applicable safety surveillance activities for assigned studies including review and contribution to ad-hoc Safety Reports as needed.
- Provide review and analysis of safety-related data from clinical trials for content, quality, potential study level trend identification, and adherence to regulatory guidance and protocols utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Maintains constant state of audit readiness for study deliverables.
- Monitoring of safety-related queries to Investigators.
- In collaboration with medical monitor, plans and executes the plan for study safety review.
- Provides safety overview to the clinical team, Clinical Research Organizations, Investigators and investigator sites as needed.
- Participates in review of study protocols to ensure appropriate safety language.
- Review safety sections of the clinical study reports, and other ad-hoc reports which include safety data.
- Creates narratives of serious adverse events and other identified events of interest in accordance with accepted standards.
- Current with knowledge of ICH, FDA, and EMA regulatory guidance’s affecting safety surveillance.
- May serve on departmental process improvement projects.
- Supports department, division and company's strategic direction by demonstrating the Abbvie “Ways We Work” leadership behaviors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with related health science background. RN or clinical pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience to include at least 2 years of clinical practice experience and a preferred 1-year drug safety experience with clinical trial life cycle management – Pre-clinical to Phase III through launch to market.
- Proficiency in Computers (Windows, Word, Excel) and in specific databases (e.g., oracle/clinical, PIMS, laboratory databases).
- Ability to critically evaluate medical data understanding the clinical course and treatment modalities.
- Effective communication skills in delivering study-related information.
Additional Information
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, consistent with applicable law.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This position is contributing to world-wide surveillance of clinical trial patient safety data and continuous improvement efforts.
Core Job Responsibilities include:
- Provides timely assessment of reported clinical trial data and participates in applicable safety surveillance activities for assigned studies including review and contribution to ad-hoc Safety Reports as needed.
- Provide review and analysis of safety-related data from clinical trials for content, quality, potential study level trend identification, and adherence to regulatory guidance and protocols utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Maintains constant state of audit readiness for study deliverables.
- Monitoring of safety-related queries to Investigators.
- In collaboration with medical monitor, plans and executes the plan for study safety review.
- Provides safety overview to the clinical team, Clinical Research Organizations, Investigators and investigator sites as needed.
- Participates in review of study protocols to ensure appropriate safety language.
- Review safety sections of the clinical study reports, and other ad-hoc reports which include safety data.
- Creates narratives of serious adverse events and other identified events of interest in accordance with accepted standards.
- Current with knowledge of ICH, FDA, and EMA regulatory guidance’s affecting safety surveillance.
- May serve on departmental process improvement projects.
- Supports department, division and company's strategic direction by demonstrating the Abbvie “Ways We Work” leadership behaviors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with related health science background. RN or clinical pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience to include at least 2 years of clinical practice experience and a preferred 1-year drug safety experience with clinical trial life cycle management – Pre-clinical to Phase III through launch to market.
- Proficiency in Computers (Windows, Word, Excel) and in specific databases (e.g., oracle/clinical, PIMS, laboratory databases).
- Ability to critically evaluate medical data understanding the clinical course and treatment modalities.
- Effective communication skills in delivering study-related information.
Additional Information
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, consistent with applicable law.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Analyst Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in health informatics, nursing, clinical science, or a related field required
- Proficiency with EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech strongly preferred
- Two or more years of clinical or healthcare data analysis experience in an acute care setting
- Experience translating clinical workflows into system or process improvement recommendations
- Strong data skills including SQL, Excel, or Tableau for reporting and quality metric tracking
- Familiarity with Illinois-specific regulatory standards and Joint Commission compliance requirements
Clinical Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical analyst in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in health informatics, health information management, nursing, or a clinical science. Illinois does not issue a state license specifically for clinical analysts, but many employers expect or prefer a Registered Health Information Administrator credential from AHIMA, or a certification tied to a specific EHR platform such as Epic. Candidates with clinical backgrounds, such as registered nurses or medical technologists licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, often move into analyst roles from the bedside.
Which companies hire clinical analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring clinical analysts in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Westside Children's Therapy, and Tuesday Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means analyst demand is consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Illinois cities have the most clinical analyst jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Wilmette are the cities with the most clinical analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the state's largest academic medical centers, multi-hospital health systems, and healthcare technology companies, while smaller cities like Peoria and Springfield see steady hiring driven by large regional systems such as OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group that run their own clinical informatics and quality teams.
Are there remote clinical analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and they are more common than in most clinical roles, since clinical analysts focus on data, reporting, and system configuration rather than direct patient care. About 70% of clinical analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility from many health system and health IT employers. The work most likely to be fully remote includes EHR build and optimization, reporting and dashboards, and project coordination for system implementations.
How can I get hired as a clinical analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a clinical role, such as a registered nurse, medical coder, or clinical documentation specialist, into an analyst position, since Illinois health systems strongly prefer candidates who understand care delivery. Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Health Care both run informatics rotations and associate analyst programs that welcome clinical staff making the transition. Earning an Epic or Cerner end-user certification, or completing a health informatics certificate through an Illinois community college or university extension, gives candidates without direct analyst experience a concrete credential to point to in applications.
Where can I find and apply to clinical analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to clinical analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from health systems, hospitals, and healthcare technology employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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