Sr Director, Biostatistics
Gilead Sciences
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
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. Plays a lead role in contributing to short- and long-range Biostatistics strategies, plans and infrastructure development across Development functions and workstreams. Routinely consults with executives to envision future direction and prioritize investment and other key strategic business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills; effectively engages, influences, and aligns stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Provides leadership, critical thinking, and strategic acumen to translate complex scientific and business challenges into clear direction and actionable plans.
- Builds and leads high-performing cross-functional teams to deliver on key development objectives.
- Directs complex, multi-functional programs, integrating and strategically using data from diverse internal/external sources.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership; provides strategic input on departmental and enterprise initiatives.
- Develops deep subject-matter expertise in a therapeutic area/indication/technical discipline; recognized as a company-wide resource.
- Communicates scientific and statistical concepts clearly to influence internal/external audiences.
- Applies regulatory requirements and statistical principles to align with regulatory expectations.
- Collaborates across Development and other functions for cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Influences outcomes by engaging peers, partners, and leadership to drive consensus and 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 experience in biostatistics; proven track record advancing statistical analysis of biomedical data.
- Demonstrated leadership scaling biostatistics functions; accountability for strategic planning, governance, oversight across large portfolios.
- Expert-level biostatistics knowledge.
- Ability to define and operationalize short- and long-term biostatistics strategies.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion
- Develop Talent
- Empower Teams
Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: 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. Plays a lead role in contributing to short- and long-range Biostatistics strategies, plans and infrastructure development across Development functions and workstreams. Routinely consults with executives to envision future direction and prioritize investment and other key strategic business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills; effectively engages, influences, and aligns stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Provides leadership, critical thinking, and strategic acumen to translate complex scientific and business challenges into clear direction and actionable plans.
- Builds and leads high-performing cross-functional teams to deliver on key development objectives.
- Directs complex, multi-functional programs, integrating and strategically using data from diverse internal/external sources.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership; provides strategic input on departmental and enterprise initiatives.
- Develops deep subject-matter expertise in a therapeutic area/indication/technical discipline; recognized as a company-wide resource.
- Communicates scientific and statistical concepts clearly to influence internal/external audiences.
- Applies regulatory requirements and statistical principles to align with regulatory expectations.
- Collaborates across Development and other functions for cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Influences outcomes by engaging peers, partners, and leadership to drive consensus and 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 experience in biostatistics; proven track record advancing statistical analysis of biomedical data.
- Demonstrated leadership scaling biostatistics functions; accountability for strategic planning, governance, oversight across large portfolios.
- Expert-level biostatistics knowledge.
- Ability to define and operationalize short- and long-term biostatistics strategies.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion
- Develop Talent
- Empower Teams
Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.