Senior Analyst, Global R&D Study Forecasting

Job overview

The Senior Analyst, Global Research and Development Study Forecasting role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports AbbVie’s Immunology clinical trial budgets and the company’s work to develop medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The analyst manages study budgets and forecasts across the clinical-trial lifecycle, providing financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting to clinical and finance leaders. The work helps teams assess study spending, plan resources, and make informed decisions.

What you'll do

• Manage a set of clinical study budgets by indication
• prepare, develop, and monitor monthly forecasts and quarterly reconciliations
• support trial cost analysis, scenario planning, contract funding approval, and budget management through the study lifecycle
• gather and provide budget data and metrics to clinical and finance management
• prepare standard and ad hoc reports
• communicate variances and support issue resolution
• assess study spend against forecast
• update forecasts at established review and enrollment milestones
• support finance management requests and projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior analyst

global r&d

study forecasting

north chicago il

abbvie

clinical trial budgets

financial analysis

budget reconciliation

forecasting

immunology

excel

sap

power bi

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and short-term incentive program participation.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Health Sciences and at least four years of progressive related experience. Proficient Excel skills are required; SAP and Power BI knowledge is a plus. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and short-term incentives.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.