Sr Director Biostatistics -Inflammation

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionJob SummaryLeads a team of direct reports and typically manages other people leaders. May be responsible for a team supporting multiple disease areas, a whole therapeutic area, or another significant area within Biostatistics. Plays a lead role in contributing to short- and long-range Biostatistics strategies, plans and infrastructure development that cut across all Development functions and workstreams. Routinely consults with executives to help envision future directionand prioritize investment and other key strategic business decisions.Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and align stakeholders at all organizational levels.Exhibits strong leadership, critical thinking, and strategic acumen, translating complex scientific and business challenges into clear direction and actionable plans.Builds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a shared sense of purpose to deliver on key development objectives.Directs complex, multi-functional programs and initiatives, driving the integration, interpretation, and strategic use of data from diverse internal and external sources.Serves as a trusted advisor and key contributor to senior leadership, providing strategic input on departmental and enterprise-level initiatives.Develops deep subject-matter expertise within a therapeutic area, indication, or technical discipline, and is recognized as a company-wide resource in that domain.Communicates scientific and statistical concepts with clarity and impact, leveraging a range of platforms to effectively influence both internal and external audiences.Applies a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and statistical principles to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and to support the achievement of scientific and business objectives.Collaborates extensively across Development and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment, decision-making, and execution.Influences outcomes by effectively engaging peers, cross-functional partners, and leadership, driving consensus and advancing strategic priorities.Oversees and directs a large, complex portfolio of programs and projects, potentially spanning multiple disease areas or a significant portion of the company’s product portfolio.Basic qualifications:14+ Years with BS12+ Years with MS12+ Years with PhD/PharmD6+ Years with MDPreferred qualifications:15+ years (MS) or 12+ years (PhD) of progressive industry experience in biostatistics, with a proven record of advancing the statistical analysis of biomedical data in complex development environments.Demonstrated leadership in building, guiding, and scaling biostatistics functions, with accountability for strategic planning, governance, and oversight across large, complex portfolios.Expert-level knowledge of the biostatistics field and its evolving landscape.Proven ability to define and operationalize short- and long-term biostatistics strategies, driving impactful decisions across therapeutic areas and enterprise initiatives.People Leader Accountabilities:Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. The salary range for this position is:Other US Locations: $237,575.00 - $307,450.00.Bay Area: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00.Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.For additional benefits information, visit: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.For jobs in the United States:Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. 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We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.SummaryLocation: United States – Remote; United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time