Data Scientist

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

5h

About The Position

We are seeking an analytically driven and intellectually curious Data Scientist to join the Advance Solutions Team within the DELOS (Data, Exploration & Linked Outcomes Solutions) Research Group. This role will provide technical expertise in real-world data (RWD) analytics, advanced statistical methods, and data science to support cross-functional research initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative skills with healthcare domain knowledge and a passion for translating complex datasets into actionable insights that drive evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years experience OR Masters Degree with 2 years of experience
• Strong SQL skills and ability to perform data engineering tasks to structure data for fit-for-purpose analytical needs.
• Proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis, data manipulation, and machine learning applications.
• Qlik Sense experience or strong experience in creation of analytical reports and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of statistical methods including survival analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, and machine learning models.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and master new technologies.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, and creativity in problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Background in life sciences or work experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry preferred.
• Experience working with real-world healthcare data (claims, EHR, clinical trial data) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute agile sprints with stakeholders from all business domains, gathering requirements and delivering actionable data solutions.
• Harmonize and integrate patient-level data (genomics, clinical trial, EHR/claims, real-world evidence, etc.) across business lines.
• Partner closely with project owners to ensure data, tools, and AI solutions are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and impactful.
• Serve as the point person for high-priority, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., obesity, Mace, indication expansion, combo therapy, IL31, TL1A).
• Contribute to the organization’s long-term data/AI/tool strategies by sharing hands-on knowledge and workflow improvements.
• Drive engagement, adoption, and change management by actively collaborating with teams from early research through commercial and M&A.
• Serve as a key contributor on the Advance Solutions Team within DELOS, working in close partnership with cross-functional research teams and becoming a trusted analytical partner to stakeholders across Medical, Value & Evidence, and Health Economics & Outcomes.
• Design and execute real-world data (RWD) research projects utilizing healthcare databases (insurance claims, EHR, and clinical trial data), collaborating with clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians to ensure methodological rigor and external validity.
• Develop and implement complex SQL queries and data engineering pipelines to define patient cohorts and structure data for downstream analysis in R, Python, and Qlik Sense dashboards.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods — including survival analysis, hypothesis testing, disease prevalence modeling, clustering, and predictive modeling — to extract insights from large, complex healthcare datasets.
• Build, maintain, and optimize analytical tools and Qlik Sense dashboards that deliver actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Proactively identify new data science approaches and methodologies that improve the team’s ability to answer research and business questions, staying abreast of leading-edge techniques.
• Work with stakeholders to define research questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria for data science initiatives.
• Ensure data science projects are conducted on time, accurately, within budget, and in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level