Sr Director, Biostatistics
Gilead Sciences
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Job Summary
Leads a team of direct reports and typically manages other people leaders. May be responsible for a team supporting multiple disease areas, a whole therapeutic area, or another significant area within Biostatistics. Contributes to short- and long-range Biostatistics strategies, plans, and infrastructure development across Development functions and workstreams. Consults with executives to envision future direction and prioritize investment and other key strategic business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills; engages, influences, and aligns stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Provides leadership, critical thinking, and strategic acumen; translates complex scientific and business challenges into clear direction and plans.
- Builds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams; fosters collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.
- Directs complex, multi-functional programs; integrates, interprets, and strategically uses data from diverse internal/external sources.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership; provides strategic input on departmental/enterprise initiatives.
- Develops deep subject-matter expertise in a therapeutic area/indication/technical discipline.
- Communicates scientific/statistical concepts with clarity and impact to internal and external audiences.
- Applies regulatory requirements and statistical principles to align with regulatory expectations and support objectives.
- Collaborates across Development and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Influences peers/partners/leadership to drive consensus and advance strategic priorities.
- Oversees and directs a large, complex portfolio of programs/projects.
Basic Qualifications
- 14+ years with BS
- 12+ years with MS
- 12+ years with PhD/PharmD
- 6+ years with MD
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years (MS) or 12+ years (PhD) progressive industry biostatistics experience; advanced statistical analysis of biomedical data in complex development environments.
- Demonstrated leadership scaling biostatistics functions (strategic planning, governance, oversight across large portfolios).
- Expert-level biostatistics knowledge.
- Proven ability to define and operationalize short- and long-term biostatistics strategies.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion; model inclusion and embed value of diversity.
- Develop Talent; coach employees and ensure feedback for growth.
- Empower Teams; align goals/purpose to organizational objectives and remove barriers.
Application Instructions
- For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Leads a team of direct reports and typically manages other people leaders. May be responsible for a team supporting multiple disease areas, a whole therapeutic area, or another significant area within Biostatistics. Contributes to short- and long-range Biostatistics strategies, plans, and infrastructure development across Development functions and workstreams. Consults with executives to envision future direction and prioritize investment and other key strategic business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills; engages, influences, and aligns stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Provides leadership, critical thinking, and strategic acumen; translates complex scientific and business challenges into clear direction and plans.
- Builds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams; fosters collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.
- Directs complex, multi-functional programs; integrates, interprets, and strategically uses data from diverse internal/external sources.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership; provides strategic input on departmental/enterprise initiatives.
- Develops deep subject-matter expertise in a therapeutic area/indication/technical discipline.
- Communicates scientific/statistical concepts with clarity and impact to internal and external audiences.
- Applies regulatory requirements and statistical principles to align with regulatory expectations and support objectives.
- Collaborates across Development and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Influences peers/partners/leadership to drive consensus and advance strategic priorities.
- Oversees and directs a large, complex portfolio of programs/projects.
Basic Qualifications
- 14+ years with BS
- 12+ years with MS
- 12+ years with PhD/PharmD
- 6+ years with MD
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years (MS) or 12+ years (PhD) progressive industry biostatistics experience; advanced statistical analysis of biomedical data in complex development environments.
- Demonstrated leadership scaling biostatistics functions (strategic planning, governance, oversight across large portfolios).
- Expert-level biostatistics knowledge.
- Proven ability to define and operationalize short- and long-term biostatistics strategies.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion; model inclusion and embed value of diversity.
- Develop Talent; coach employees and ensure feedback for growth.
- Empower Teams; align goals/purpose to organizational objectives and remove barriers.
Application Instructions
- For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.