Assoc Director, Biostatistics
Gilead Sciences
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (Parsippany, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Key Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Data Managers, and other Clinical/Global Drug Safety/Regulatory/Project Management staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting.
- Directs internal and external teams across multifunctional project/functional areas; leads initiatives to gather, organize, and analyze data (e.g., virology, Case Report Forms, patient tracking); works with management and Human Resources to satisfy short-term staffing needs; defends statistical aspects with regulatory agencies; develops staff capabilities; recognizes/rewards desired performance.
- Oversees and contributes to completion of technical and operational statistical activities for a group of clinical trials for a compound/indication (or equivalent) through management of internal/external resources.
- Leads two or more components of departmental strategic initiatives.
- Communicates effectively; examines functional issues from a broader organizational perspective.
- Determines functions most critical to company success; anticipates obstacles and acts to meet goals.
- Pulls together and leads highly effective teams; creates clear direction.
- Designs and uses vehicles for effective scientific communication within/outside the company.
- Directly supervises personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years with BS; or 8+ years with MS; or 5+ years with PhD/PharmD; or 2+ years with MD.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD with 6 years industry experience OR Master’s with 8+ years OR Bachelor’s with 14 years.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Benefits/Pay (as stated):
- Salary range: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00; may include discretionary bonus and stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
- Works collaboratively with Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Data Managers, and other Clinical/Global Drug Safety/Regulatory/Project Management staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting.
- Directs internal and external teams across multifunctional project/functional areas; leads initiatives to gather, organize, and analyze data (e.g., virology, Case Report Forms, patient tracking); works with management and Human Resources to satisfy short-term staffing needs; defends statistical aspects with regulatory agencies; develops staff capabilities; recognizes/rewards desired performance.
- Oversees and contributes to completion of technical and operational statistical activities for a group of clinical trials for a compound/indication (or equivalent) through management of internal/external resources.
- Leads two or more components of departmental strategic initiatives.
- Communicates effectively; examines functional issues from a broader organizational perspective.
- Determines functions most critical to company success; anticipates obstacles and acts to meet goals.
- Pulls together and leads highly effective teams; creates clear direction.
- Designs and uses vehicles for effective scientific communication within/outside the company.
- Directly supervises personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years with BS; or 8+ years with MS; or 5+ years with PhD/PharmD; or 2+ years with MD.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD with 6 years industry experience OR Master’s with 8+ years OR Bachelor’s with 14 years.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Benefits/Pay (as stated):
- Salary range: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00; may include discretionary bonus and stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.