Director, Analysis Oversight Lead RWE: Inflammation

Position Summary

Oversight of timeliness and quality of analysis results supporting the CDS‑RWE book of work for the Inflammation therapeutic area (TA). Reports to the CDS‑RWE TA Head; partners with scientific leads to implement strategies that deliver on portfolio priorities. Primary point of contact for study/analysis vendors and service vendors; responsible for planning, execution, and quality acceptance of analysis deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Track, prioritize, and manage execution of analysis deliverables across the TA portfolio.
• Partner on data strategy and advanced analytical tools/methods for the TA portfolio.
• Manage vendor performance and escalation of risks impacting the TA portfolio.
• Oversee vendor plans, performance, and quality checks for programming, analysis, and other deliverables.
• Provide end-to-end oversight to ensure timely, high-quality completion aligned to TA priorities, with proactive risk identification/mitigation.
• Ensure translation of observational research protocols and analysis requirements into specifications/deliverables by vendors/service providers.
• Monitor/review quality of deliverables (specifications, programs, cohorts, feasibility results, analysis results, publications/abstracts, other outputs).
• Ensure locking or archiving of deliverables/outputs as appropriate.
• Monitor utilization and coordinate assignment of analyses to vendors/service providers.
• Serve as escalation point for quality, scope, and timeliness issues.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors/service providers to meet priorities/milestones.
• Ensure onboarding of vendors/service providers to tools, environments, and access to observational data.
• Identify/document process improvements (optimization, increased standardization, etc.).
• Collaborate with other TA oversight roles for uniformity/consistency.
• Collaborate with Gilead Data Office on awareness/training for licensed observational datasets.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years relevant experience; or Master’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience; or PhD and 8+ years relevant experience.

• 5+ years as a data scientist/data analyst generating analysis deliverables for observational research.
• BS required; MS or more advanced degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with primary and real‑world data using multiple programming tools (e.g., SAS, R) in GxP‑compliant environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading/managing programmers and data analysts in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to review programs and outputs for quality, completeness, and best practices.
• Ability to communicate scope/requirements/standards; communicate and interpret analysis results.
• Strong data‑driven problem‑solving; cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and vendor resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Preferred: understanding of RWE regulatory landscape; experience with international datasets and/or Common Data Models (e.g., OMOP).

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.

Benefits

• Salary range: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00.
• May be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility varies), paid time off, and benefits package.
• Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.