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Director, Biostatistics - Virology - Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ

Gilead Sciences
August 31, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Parsippany, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Director of Biostatistics supporting Virology drug discovery, development, and marketed products at Gilead, with a focus on clinical trial design, regulatory interactions, and statistical analysis. Responsibilities: provide statistical leadership for clinical trials, collaborate across functions including Regulatory, Clinical Research, and Data Management, oversee technical and operational statistical activities for multiple programs, and support regulatory filings and scientific publications. Requirements: PhD with 8+ years, or Master's with 10+ years, or Bachelor's with 12+ years of industry experience; extensive experience in trial design and analysis of Phase 1-3 trials, including NDA/BLA processes; proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R preferred). Preferred: expertise in biostatistics within viral infectious diseases, strong communication skills, leadership experience, and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration. High-Value: focus on Virology, clinical trial phases 1-3, regulatory interactions, statistical analysis, and leadership of strategic initiatives. Work setup: not specified; the role involves collaboration across multiple teams, with a focus on operational excellence.