Gilead Sciences

Assoc Director, Biostatistics

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong background in biostatistics or data science, with experience in designing, developing, and implementing statistical workflows and solutions for drug development. Proficiency in R programming, including the use of Pharmaverse packages and open-source software development best practices within a regulated pharmaceutical environment, is essential. Experience with version control systems like GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and a solid understanding of software engineering standards, code quality, and data governance are required. The role also demands strong technical project management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Biostatistics will lead the design, development, and implementation of statistical workflows and solutions to support drug development and other business needs. Responsibilities include building efficient, scalable, and compliant statistical frameworks, data pipelines, and automated processes using R. The role involves overseeing collaborative coding workflows on GitHub, ensuring rigorous software engineering standards, and integrating solutions into enterprise data infrastructures. Key duties include translating advanced statistical concepts into reproducible R code, collaborating with study teams and stakeholders to define data workflows, providing thought leadership on technical roadmaps, and managing code repositories and development processes. Additionally, the position requires defining solution architectures for data workflows and coordinating infrastructure integration with IT.

Skills

Biostatistics
Data Science
Statistical Workflows
Drug Development
R
GitHub
Software Engineering
Data Pipelines
Automated Processes
Pharmaverse

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$15,873.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off
Generous 401(k) contribution matching
Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare
Global Wellbeing Reimbursement
Time Off
Global Volunteer Day
Giving Together Program
Employee Support Programs
Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.
Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.
Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.
Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.
Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.
Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.
Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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