Sr Director, Biostatistics

Overview

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.

Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader and an inclusive environment where employees can develop and fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

As a Senior Director, Biostatistics, at Gilead you will demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking to guide biostatistical initiatives and cross-functional programs. You will lead internal and external teams across multifunctional project or functional areas, coordinate data gathering and analysis from diverse sources, and influence strategic direction and collaboration with external partners as a Company-wide resource. You will communicate scientifically and build relationships across the organization and with external academic or government entities.

You will also contribute to business understanding beyond biostatistics and help ensure regulatory, scientific, and business objectives are met.

• Direct internal and external teams across multifunctional project or functional areas and lead initiatives to gather, organize, and analyze data from different sources.
• Manage and lead highly effective cross-functional teams with a clear sense of direction.
• Be viewed as a key resource by more senior individuals on departmental strategic initiatives.
• Determine the functions most critical to company success and support priorities within the functional area.
• Specialize within a particular Therapeutic Area/indication or technical area to serve as a Company-wide resource as appropriate.
• Use all available vehicles for effective scientific communication within and outside the company.
• Set up and influence collaborations with external academic or government organizations to extend visibility or business needs.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the business beyond Biostatistics and be a recognized authority outside the company.
• Communicate effectively—verbal and written—within group settings and with stakeholders.
• Influence clinical development strategies using competitive intelligence and knowledge of regulatory requirements to meet regulatory, scientific, and business objectives.
• Lead a specific component of a departmental strategic initiative and apply generalizability to apply solutions to similar problems.
• Anticipate potential problems and positively impact processes and projects by influencing peers, cross-functional colleagues, and managers.

• Basic Qualifications – 12+ years of industry experience in the statistical analysis of biomedical data with a PhD degree in Biostatistics or equivalent; programming capability with SAS or R; understanding of SDTM/ADaM standards.
• Preferred Qualifications – Experience with rheumatic diseases and inflammation.

• Create Inclusion – value diverse teams and embed inclusion in management practices.
• Develop Talent – understand skills, aspirations and potential; coach on performance and growth; provide feedback for development.
• Empower Teams – align goals and organizational objectives; remove barriers and connect teams to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is: $ - $. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Gilead Sciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and foster an inclusive work environment with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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