Executive Director, Biostatistics - Medical Affairs

Executive Director of Biostatistics (Medical Affairs)

Reporting to the Head of Biometrics, leads Biostatistics for Medical Affairs studies across all therapeutic areas; builds, scales, and leads a high-performing Biostatistics team.

Responsibilities:
- Provide statistical oversight for Medical Affairs biostatisticians and external consultants.
- Deliver strategic statistical input for Medical Affairs studies, observational studies, and evidence-generation (with RWE/HEOR).
- Oversee technical/operational statistical activities via internal/external resource management.
- Build and lead the Medical Affairs Biostatistics team (structure, staffing plans, capability development, operating model).
- Anticipate projects, develop staffing plans, and manage resources by priorities.
- Negotiate timelines across programs; coordinate limited resources to deliver quality outputs on time.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs/BEDs and standards for Medical Affairs study conduct, methodology, analysis, and interpretation.
- Develop decision-enabled statistical tools; pursue efficient/innovative approaches.
- Maintain scientific integrity and rigorous statistical standards.
- Provide leadership/feedback and define delegation/decision-making/communication frameworks.
- Develop talent action plans; assess capability gaps; coordinate compliance, audit, and inspection readiness as applicable.
- Represent Biostatistics in cross-functional leadership meetings; provide support beyond core portfolio as needs evolve.

Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent verbal/written communication; negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth drug development knowledge; strong commitment to GCP, ICH, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven people leadership (supervise leads; delegate, coach, develop).
- Strong judgment and problem-solving; evidence-based decision-making with limited information.
- Ability to lead strategic initiatives and improve processes/infrastructure.
- Ability to advise senior leadership on biostatistics strategy; competitive intelligence.
- Preferred: experience in Medical Affairs, observational studies, and/or broader evidence generation.

Basic Qualifications:
- PhD and 12 years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Biostatistics (or equivalent) and 16+ years industry experience.

Benefits/Compensation:
- Salary range: $302,005.00–$390,830.00; may include discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and benefits (medical/dental/vision/life insurance).

Application Instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.