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Illinois is a strong market for clinical trial associate roles, with major employers like AbbVie, Abbott, and Baxter International headquartered in the Chicago metro area. The state's concentration of academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical firms in the North Shore and Chicago suburbs creates consistent demand for CTA talent, including candidates who require visa sponsorship.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate Director, Statistics provides statistical leadership for clinical development and life-cycle management strategies for assigned projects. Specific areas of work may include clinical trials, patient safety, and global medical affairs. The Associate Director works in partnership with experts in multiple disciplines to advance medicines to our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide statistical support for one or more clinical development projects through own efforts or those of a team. Lead/develop statistical strategy for project development and regulatory submission.
- Provide statistical leadership for design, analysis and reporting for clinical or other scientific research programs. Independently develop protocols and statistical analysis plans.
- Represent function/department on project team(s) to provide statistical input to compound/drug development and drive alignment with functional management. Partner with other functions (Clinical, Regulatory, Patient Safety, or GMA) to create development strategies for assigned projects.
- Demonstrate extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodology. Propose novel statistical methodological approaches to design of scientific studies. Provide sufficient detail to allow programming implementation. Ensure that all statistical analyses specified in scientific protocols and analysis plans are conducted appropriately.
- Train and mentor staff on statistical methodology and operations. May supervise contract statisticians or junior statisticians. Gain expertise in innovative statistical methods. Assist functional leaders in recruiting qualified personnel and arranging training opportunities for professional development of staff.
- Develop strategy for data presentation and inference. Ensure appropriate interpretation of statistical deliverables in collaboration with other functions. Collaborate in publication of scientific research. Ensure accuracy and internal consistency of reports and publications, including tables, listings, and figures.
- Act as the liaison for statistical issues on AbbVie collaborative studies with CROs, academic institutions, government agencies, steering and/or data monitoring committees, joint ventures or licensing collaborators. Build external scientific connections which foster professional development and promote the reputation of the Statistics department.
- Ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements for work processes are met. Critically review regulatory submission documents. Participate in discussions with regulatory agencies as needed. Validate external statistical software to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MS (with 10+ years of experience) or PhD (with 6+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics.
- Experience must be in clinical trials.
- High degree of technical competence and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- 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 manage project timeline and quality of deliverables.
- 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.
- Have strong leadership skills and experience in working/managing cross-cultural or oversea teams.
- Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge required, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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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.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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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.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate Director, Statistics provides statistical leadership for clinical development and life-cycle management strategies for assigned projects. Specific areas of work may include clinical trials, patient safety, and global medical affairs. The Associate Director works in partnership with experts in multiple disciplines to advance medicines to our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide statistical support for one or more clinical development projects through own efforts or those of a team. Lead/develop statistical strategy for project development and regulatory submission.
- Provide statistical leadership for design, analysis and reporting for clinical or other scientific research programs. Independently develop protocols and statistical analysis plans.
- Represent function/department on project team(s) to provide statistical input to compound/drug development and drive alignment with functional management. Partner with other functions (Clinical, Regulatory, Patient Safety, or GMA) to create development strategies for assigned projects.
- Demonstrate extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodology. Propose novel statistical methodological approaches to design of scientific studies. Provide sufficient detail to allow programming implementation. Ensure that all statistical analyses specified in scientific protocols and analysis plans are conducted appropriately.
- Train and mentor staff on statistical methodology and operations. May supervise contract statisticians or junior statisticians. Gain expertise in innovative statistical methods. Assist functional leaders in recruiting qualified personnel and arranging training opportunities for professional development of staff.
- Develop strategy for data presentation and inference. Ensure appropriate interpretation of statistical deliverables in collaboration with other functions. Collaborate in publication of scientific research. Ensure accuracy and internal consistency of reports and publications, including tables, listings, and figures.
- Act as the liaison for statistical issues on AbbVie collaborative studies with CROs, academic institutions, government agencies, steering and/or data monitoring committees, joint ventures or licensing collaborators. Build external scientific connections which foster professional development and promote the reputation of the Statistics department.
- Ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements for work processes are met. Critically review regulatory submission documents. Participate in discussions with regulatory agencies as needed. Validate external statistical software to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MS (with 10+ years of experience) or PhD (with 6+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics.
- Experience must be in clinical trials.
- High degree of technical competence and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- 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 manage project timeline and quality of deliverables.
- 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.
- Have strong leadership skills and experience in working/managing cross-cultural or oversea teams.
- Pharmaceutical or related industry knowledge required, including experience and understanding of drug development and life-cycle management in the regulated environment.
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
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
Clinical Trial Associate Job Roles in Illinois
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical trial associates in Illinois?
AbbVie, Abbott Laboratories, Baxter International, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America are among the larger Illinois-based employers with established immigration programs that have sponsored clinical trial associate roles. Contract research organizations with Illinois offices, including ICON plc and Covance, also have documented sponsorship histories. Sponsorship availability varies by position, budget cycle, and individual hiring manager, so confirming sponsorship willingness early in the application process is important.
Which visa types are most common for clinical trial associate roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa for clinical trial associates in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health-related field. Some candidates also enter through OPT or STEM OPT extensions while job searching. The TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying degrees. L-1 transfers are possible for candidates relocating from a foreign affiliated office of a multinational sponsor.
Which cities in Illinois have the most clinical trial associate sponsorship jobs?
The Chicago metropolitan area accounts for the large majority of clinical trial associate sponsorship activity in Illinois. North Shore suburbs, including North Chicago, Lake Forest, and Waukegan, host AbbVie and several other pharmaceutical employers. Downtown Chicago and the medical district near the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University Medical Center also generate CTA openings. Rockford and Peoria have smaller but active clinical research communities tied to regional hospital networks.
How to find clinical trial associate visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Illinois employers actively willing to sponsor clinical trial associate candidates rather than sorting through postings that exclude international applicants. Searching by role and filtering to Illinois on Migrate Mate surfaces positions at pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers in the Chicago metro and North Shore. Setting up alerts for clinical trial associate roles in Illinois helps catch new postings early.
What state-specific factors should clinical trial associates know about working in Illinois?
Illinois has a significant concentration of Phase I through Phase III trial activity driven by its academic medical infrastructure at institutions such as Northwestern Medicine and the University of Chicago Medicine. Employers filing H-1B petitions for clinical trial associates must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific work location, which in the Chicago metro tends to reflect a competitive market rate. Illinois does not impose additional state-level licensing requirements specific to clinical trial associates beyond federal GCP training expectations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical trial associate jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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