Director, Biostatistics - Virology - Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ
Gilead Sciences
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Director of Biostatistics supporting Gilead's Virology programs, leading statistical strategy for clinical trials in drug discovery and development. Responsibilities: provide statistical leadership in trial design and analysis, serve as the statistical lead for specific Virology molecules/indications during regulatory interactions, collaborate across functions (Clinical Research, Data Management, Safety, Regulatory), ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and oversee technical statistical activities across multiple development programs. Requirements: PhD with 8+ years, or master's with 10+ years, or bachelor's with 12+ years of industry experience; extensive experience in phase 1-3 trial design, analysis, and NDA/BLA submissions; proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R preferred); strong communication and leadership skills with a track record of managing teams. Preferred: hands-on experience in drug development, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional collaboration. HighValue: Virology focus, clinical trial design and analysis, regulatory engagement, leadership in GxP environment. WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or on-site based on location.