Associate 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
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of biostatistical analysis and reporting for clinical studies and NDA submissions
  • Experience providing statistical consultation on clinical development plans, trial design, study endpoints, and sample size calculations
  • Proficiency in authoring statistical analysis plans and providing biostatistical input into clinical development documentation, scientific publications, presentations, and regulatory filings
  • Ability to lead projects or activities, including non-molecule based ones like biostatistics tools, programming, centralized analyses, and reporting
  • Capability to contribute to short- and long-range Biostatistics strategies, plans, and infrastructure development across teams
  • Expertise in using advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data
  • Skills in planning and documenting computer data file structures, programming, managing, and maintaining complex statistical databases, and performing/supervising data entry
  • Experience developing enhancements to statistical software

Responsibilities

  • Act as the biostatistics lead for clinical studies or non-molecule projects, including statistical analysis, document review, and data inclusion for NDA submissions, collaborating with biostatistics team members and cross-functional partners
  • Provide statistical consultation on trial design and study endpoints, author statistical analysis plans, and lead projects of increasing complexity or size
  • Oversee and contribute to the completion of technical and operational statistical activities for groups of clinical trials, and direct teams in the definition, execution, and completion of statistical activities for molecules or marketed products
  • Participate in cross-functional clinical development planning and protocol design discussions to provide biostatistical input
  • Advise partners on statistical analysis strategies, reliability of measurements, identifiability of models, and interpretation and presentation of statistical results
  • Lead the gathering, organization, and analysis of data sources to deliver special projects and statistical analysis plans for assigned products
  • Review and analyze safety reporting, biomarker analyses, and other aspects of clinical trial monitoring
  • With increasing independence, lead biostatistical analysis and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet clinical development project deliverables and timelines

Skills

Biostatistics
Statistical Analysis
Clinical Trial Design
Sample Size Calculation
Statistical Analysis Plans
Statistical Programming
Regulatory Filings
NDA Submissions

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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