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Statistical Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the SOC 15-2041 classification, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Federal agencies, financial institutions, and tech companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation.
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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
The Senior Statistical Analyst is a key role in the research and development of new pharmaceutical products. The primary responsibilities for this role include the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data and leading the statistical programming activities for clinical studies and projects with lower complexity. The Senior Statistical Analyst interfaces with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing, Regulatory Publishing and Clinical Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the statistical programming activities for projects with lower complexity.
- Leads the statistical programming activities for studies.
- Develop SAS programs for the creation of ADaM data sets following CDISC standards.
- Develop SAS programs for the creation of Tables, Listings and Figures.
- Validation of ADaM data sets, Tables, Listings and Figures.
- Create specifications for the structure of ADaM data sets for individual studies and integrated data.
- Create documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition documents.
- Leads the development of standard SAS Macros and participates in the development of standard operating procedures.
- Provides oversight and mentoring of assigned Statistical Programmers and Statistical Analysts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis (or 6+ with a Masters)
- Experience with SAS Programming
- Experience leading programming for clinical trials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related field
- R Programming experience
- Oncology specific experience
Other Required Skills:
- Indepth understanding of SAS programming concepts and techniques related to drug development.
- Fundamental understanding of CDISC Standards.
- Fundamental understanding of the drug development process, including experience with regulatory filings.
- Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written.
- Ability to accurately estimate effort required for study related programming activities.
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
Company Description
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
The Senior Statistical Analyst is a key role in the research and development of new pharmaceutical products. The primary responsibilities for this role include the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data and leading the statistical programming activities for clinical studies and projects with lower complexity. The Senior Statistical Analyst interfaces with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing, Regulatory Publishing and Clinical Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the statistical programming activities for projects with lower complexity.
- Leads the statistical programming activities for studies.
- Develop SAS programs for the creation of ADaM data sets following CDISC standards.
- Develop SAS programs for the creation of Tables, Listings and Figures.
- Validation of ADaM data sets, Tables, Listings and Figures.
- Create specifications for the structure of ADaM data sets for individual studies and integrated data.
- Create documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition documents.
- Leads the development of standard SAS Macros and participates in the development of standard operating procedures.
- Provides oversight and mentoring of assigned Statistical Programmers and Statistical Analysts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis (or 6+ with a Masters)
- Experience with SAS Programming
- Experience leading programming for clinical trials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related field
- R Programming experience
- Oncology specific experience
Other Required Skills:
- Indepth understanding of SAS programming concepts and techniques related to drug development.
- Fundamental understanding of CDISC Standards.
- Fundamental understanding of the drug development process, including experience with regulatory filings.
- Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written.
- Ability to accurately estimate effort required for study related programming activities.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Statistical Analyst
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to statistical analysis. A mathematics or statistics degree maps cleanly. If yours is adjacent, economics or computer science, document how your coursework covered statistical theory and applied methods.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Pull the Level I through Level IV wage tiers from OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Statistical Analyst roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. This cuts out companies that list roles without a real sponsorship pathway and focuses your applications where petitions are actually filed.
Check O*NET before your RFE response
If USCIS issues an RFE questioning specialty occupation status, the O*NET occupation profile for Statistical Analysts documents the degree requirements and job zone classification that support your petition. Reference it explicitly in your response.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Statistical Analyst roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the April lottery window entirely.
Clarify the LCA location before accepting remote work
If your Statistical Analyst role is fully remote, your employer must file the LCA listing all worksite locations. Working from a state not listed on the certified LCA creates compliance exposure. Confirm the LCA covers your actual work address before signing.
H-1B Visa Statistical Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Statistical Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Statistical Analyst positions fall under SOC code 15-2041 and are recognized as specialty occupations by USCIS because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or a directly related quantitative field. The key is demonstrating that your specific role requires that degree, a generic data role with statistical duties may face more scrutiny than a position explicitly scoped to statistical modeling or inference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Statistical Analysts?
Federal contractors, financial services firms, insurance companies, pharmaceutical and biotech employers, and large technology companies are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Statistical Analyst roles. Government agencies and universities that qualify as cap-exempt employers also hire frequently in this occupation. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing history by occupation.
Can I use my OPT period to transition into an H-1B as a Statistical Analyst?
Yes, and STEM OPT makes this more manageable. Statistical Analysis qualifies under CIP codes in mathematics and statistics, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree program is on the STEM designated degree list. That gives you up to three years of OPT work authorization, covering multiple H-1B lottery cycles. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor the STEM extension.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I switch from a statistical analyst role to a data scientist role at the same employer?
A material change in job duties, title, or SOC code typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin the new role. Moving from Statistical Analyst to Data Scientist may involve a different SOC code and a new LCA at the prevailing wage for that classification. Failing to file an amendment before the role change creates status compliance risk.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Statistical Analyst H-1B petitions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the Statistical Analysts SOC code in your work location. The DOL uses four wage levels tied to experience and complexity. Entry-level positions are typically set at Level I or II. If your offered salary falls below the certified wage level for your actual duties, the LCA can be challenged, which jeopardizes the petition. Use OFLC Wage Search to check current figures for your metro area.