Executive Director, Biostatistics - Medical Affairs

Role: Executive Director of Biostatistics for Medical Affairs at Gilead, leading biostatistics functions across all therapeutic areas and supporting evidence-generation activities. Responsibilities: oversee biostatistics teams and external partners, provide strategic statistical input for studies, develop departmental standards, and ensure scientific integrity of statistical methods. Lead talent development, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration, representing biostatistics in leadership forums. Qualifications: PhD in Biostatistics or related field with 12+ years (preferably 16+) of industry experience, demonstrated leadership, and expertise in medical affairs, observational studies, and evidence generation. Skills: strong communication, negotiation, deep knowledge of drug development, GxP, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory compliance. High-Value Details: focus on viral, inflammatory, and cancer indications; support for observational and real-world evidence studies; leadership role in a global biopharma setting. Work setup: not specified, but implied to involve strategic leadership within a biotech/pharma environment. The position emphasizes talent development, diversity, and strategic influence within biostatistics for a major pharmaceutical company.