Assoc Director, Biostatistics at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong technical project manager and hands-on statistics/data science leader
Comfortable overseeing complex R package initiatives
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Expertise in ensuring high standards of reproducibility, transparency, and scalability
Proficiency in designing, developing, and implementing statistical workflows and solutions
Experience building efficient, scalable, and compliant statistical frameworks, data pipelines, automated processes, and reproducible R-based tools
Oversight of version control and collaborative coding workflows on GitHub, with rigorous software engineering standards and robust code quality
Familiarity with open-source software development best practices in a pharmaceutical context, including Pharmaverse packages and regulated environments
Ability to partner with internal stakeholders and IT for infrastructure alignment, data governance, and compliance standards

Responsibilities

Collaborate with statisticians on complex methodological issues, ensuring appropriate statistical approaches for clinical trial settings
Translate advanced statistical concepts into robust, reproducible R code for study data, including simulation studies, innovative trial designs, and novel estimation techniques
Serve as a statistics/data science leader, shaping department-level standards, tools, and methodologies for data-intensive projects
Collaborate with study teams, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to identify and implement efficient data workflows accelerating R&D and business operations
Provide thought leadership in defining short- and long-range technical roadmaps for statistics and data science initiatives, aligned with organizational strategies
Manage code repositories, workflows, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain code integrity and streamline development processes
Act as primary technical project manager for complex R package development tasks, ensuring timely delivery, version control, testing, and documentation
Define and guide solution architectures for data workflows, integrating R package development and open-source tools into enterprise data pipelines
Work with internal stakeholders and IT to ensure alignment with infrastructure requirements, maintain data governance and compliance standards, and foster data-driven efficiency and continuous improvement

Skills

Biostatistics

Data Science

GitHub

Statistical Workflows

Data Pipelines

Version Control

Software Engineering

Pharmaverse

Open-Source Software

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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