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Guardianlife

Dental Standards Leader

Newport Beach, CA · On-site +1

$86K - $141K/yr

You Will * Lead a team of dental standards analysts. * Be viewed as a subject matter expert and thought leader on plan level recommendations to distribution partners and underwriting based on ...

Guardianlife

Dental Standards Leader

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$86K - $141K/yr

You Will * Lead a team of dental standards analysts. * Be viewed as a subject matter expert and thought leader on plan level recommendations to distribution partners and underwriting based on ...

Blount Fine Foods

Senior Financial Analyst

Warren, RI

$85K - $105K/yr

Support product cost accounting, non-standard analysis, and business unit cost estimates to improve profitability and operational performance. Prepare monthly financial variance analysis, identify ...

Blount Fine Foods

Senior Financial Analyst

Warren, RI · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Support product cost accounting, non-standard analysis, and business unit cost estimates to improve profitability and operational performance. Prepare monthly financial variance analysis, identify ...

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How much do standards analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for standards analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Standards Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Standards Analyst, you need a strong understanding of industry regulations, analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail, often supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with standards management software, compliance databases, and tools like Microsoft Excel is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as ISO auditor credentials. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and project management skills help you effectively interpret, implement, and communicate complex standards across teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring organizational compliance, maintaining quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What is the difference between Standards Analyst vs Quality Assurance Analyst?

AspectStandards AnalystQuality Assurance Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field; certifications like ASQ CQE or CQABachelor's in related field; certifications like ISTQB or ASQ certifications
Work EnvironmentRegulatory agencies, manufacturing, or compliance departmentsSoftware companies, manufacturing, or service industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries with strict standards compliance (e.g., aerospace, manufacturing)Common in software development, manufacturing, and service sectors

While both roles focus on quality and standards, a Standards Analyst primarily ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, often working in regulatory or manufacturing environments. A Quality Assurance Analyst concentrates on testing products or services to meet quality requirements, typically within software or manufacturing sectors. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What does a Standards Analyst do?

A Standards Analyst is responsible for researching, developing, and maintaining standards, regulations, or best practices within a specific industry or organization. They analyze existing policies, gather data, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that products, processes, or services comply with relevant standards. Their work helps organizations maintain quality, meet regulatory requirements, and stay competitive in their field.

How does a Standards Analyst typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization?

Standards Analysts regularly work with departments such as quality assurance, engineering, and regulatory affairs to interpret and implement relevant standards. They facilitate cross-functional meetings, provide training, and develop documentation to ensure that all teams understand and adhere to industry and organizational standards. This collaborative approach helps maintain consistency, reduces compliance risks, and streamlines processes across projects. Successful Standards Analysts also act as a bridge between technical staff and management, translating complex standards into practical, actionable steps.
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Infographic showing various Standards Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Associate Director - Data Standards (Hybrid)

Associate Director - Data Standards (Hybrid)

AbbVie

Irvine, CA • On-site

$141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 hours ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

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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
Lead, manage and develop a group of data standards experts to develop, implement and maintain end-to-end data standards from data collection to regulatory submission. Govern change control, publication and communication of new and updated data standards.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Polices and procedures
  • Industry Standards - Maintains complete and in-depth understanding of all CDISC guidance documents and implementation guides as well as FDA guidance and regulation regarding electronic submission of data. Keeps abreast of industry trends in data mapping, data management, standards compliance methodologies, metadata management and data warehousing.
  • eCRF Design - Demonstrates extensive understanding of CDASH and SDTM standards and concepts. Able to critically review eCRF designs to ensure compatibility/conformance with CDASH/SDTM standards. Recognizes limitations if eCRF design and correct flaws proactively.
  • SDTM Conformance Mapping - Demonstrate extensive understanding of SDTM, Standard Terminology and common coding dictionaries. Reviews SDTM conformance mapping specifications and corrects flaws proactively. Provide input and CDISC expertise to cross-functional activities such as mapping of source data to SDTM.
  • CDISC Validation Tools - Demonstrates knowledge of rules for SDTM and the associated define.xml file or rules for ADaM and the associated define.xml file and able to appropriately interpret results from common validation tools. Executes validation tools and collaborates with other functions to resolve identified issues.
    Ensure any unresolved issues are appropriately documented (for example in the FDA's Data Reviewer's Guides)"
  • Metadata Repository - Responsible for managing libraries of CDISC-related metadata, terminology and related standards within the metadata repository. Provides governance oversight to Manager, Data Standards to ensure consistency in metadata.
  • Policies & Procedures - Assist in the development of data standards policies, procedures and practices.
  • Communication - Clearly communicates an understanding of clinical data standards concepts, clinical principles, and regulatory guidance and acts in accordance with those principles. Effectively presents data standards concepts and logical arguments to statistical programmers, statisticians, data scientists, clinical development and regulatory. Able to diplomatically and persuasively represent the interests of the Data Standards group in cross-functional initiatives.
  • Training & Mentoring - Be compliant with training requirements. Effectively mentor peers, Manager, Data Standards, Sr Data Standards Analysts and Data Standards Analysts with regard to data standards and functional operations. Train new Data Standards Analysts on process and systems related to the management and implementation of data standards.
  • CDISC involvement - Maintains external reputation of a clinical data standards expert. Ensures consolidated review comments from Data Standards group and Statistical Programming are provided for applicable CDISC standards released for public review. Submits at least one abstract per year for presentation at a CDISC Interchange.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science
  • 12+ years of relevant clinical research experience (or 10+ years with a Masters)
  • Expert level of knowledge of at least 3 areas of clinical data standards, and high level of knowledge in at least one additional area. (Areas include CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, define.xml, controlled terminology and metadata management.)
  • Familiarity with other clinical data standards including BRIDG, ODM and SHARE
  • Experience in mapping and converting legacy data into SDTM domains for eCTD submissions. Minimum of two successful submissions of CDISC compliant data.
  • Knowledge of international regulations, requirements and guidance associated with clinical data standards and the preparation of data sets for regulatory submission.
  • Experience with metadata repository technology and its application in clinical data standards processes and experience with data standards governance
  • Experience in management of metadata to support efficient use of systems and processes

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 long-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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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013

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