Director, Biostatistics

Gilead Sciences

Director of Biostatistics leading statistical efforts in Virology drug development at Gilead. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on regulatory interactions and clinical trial designs.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $205,615 - $292,710 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Statistical leadership to Virology clinical trials: developing trial design options and providing high quality decision support.
Statistical lead for a specific Virology molecule/indication in Health Authority interactions and maintain an accountability thread to TA head
Works collaboratively with Statistical Programming, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Global Drug Safety, Regulatory and Project Management management/staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting.
Uses knowledge of Regulatory requirements regarding statistical principles to ensure the company meets its Regulatory, scientific, and business objectives.
Collaborates with study investigators, outside experts, and internal colleagues to present and publish trial results and statistical analyses within and outside of the company.
Negotiates project timelines given constraints, works with senior management and Human Resources to identify long-term staffing plans, provides career development opportunities to staff, and participates in strategic risk assessment based on statistical analyses or principles.
Expected to oversee and contribute to the completion of all technical and operational statistical activities for multiple development programs for a compound or equivalent through management of internal and external resources.
Provides overall leadership for a departmental strategic initiative with experience directly supervising personnel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 8+ years of industry experience OR Masters degree with 10+ years of experience or Bachelors degree with 14+ years of experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Industry experience in the statistical analysis of biomedical data using statistical software (SAS and R experience preferred)
Extensive hands-on experience in drug development including design and analysis of phase 1-3 trials and active participation in NDA/BLA filing through label negotiation
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts in clear, concise, and accessible language
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in fostering effective relationships and working seamlessly within diverse cross-functional teams
Adept at analyzing challenges from a holistic, cross-functional viewpoint to align with broader organizational or project goals
Anticipates obstacles and understands stakeholder needs to proactively develop and implement practical and effective solutions
Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead high-performing teams, providing clear direction and fostering a shared vision for success.

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

statistical analysistrial designbiomedical data analysisSASRdrug developmentphase 1-3 trialsNDA filingBLA filingstatistical principles

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipteam managementstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingstakeholder management

Certifications

PhDMasters degreeBachelors degree