Associate Director, Biostatistics

Gilead Sciences

Associate Director of Biostatistics at Gilead leading statistical strategy for clinical development programs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality statistical planning and reporting.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,905 - $253,220 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provide strategic and operational statistical leadership for clinical development programs
represent Biostatistics at study management team and development team for multiple studies or programs
collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Programming, Clinical Data Management
serve as lead statistician for Phase 1–3 clinical trials
advise internal and external partners on statistical analysis strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years’ experience OR Master's Degree and 8 years’ experience OR PhD /PharmD and 5 years’ experience
advanced knowledge of biomedical statistical analysis
advanced knowledge of biostatistics best practices and tools
solid understanding of drug development phases
knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, GCP
experience in HBV and HIV programs is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

biomedical statistical analysisbiostatistics best practicesstatistical analysis strategiesPhase 1 clinical trialsPhase 2 clinical trialsPhase 3 clinical trialsdrug development phases

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipoperational leadershipcollaborationadvising

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhDPharmD