Assoc Director, Biostatistics

Gilead Sciences • Parsippany, NJ

3d

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As an Associate Director, Biostatistics , at Gilead you will ...

Requirements

• 10+ Years with BS Or 8+ Years with MS Or 5+ Years with PhD/PharmD Or 2+ Years with MD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PhD with 6 years of industry experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Data Managers and other Clinical, Global Drug Safety, Regulatory and Project Management staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting.
• Directs internal and external teams across multifunctional project or functional areas, leads initiatives to gather, organize, and analyze data from different sources such as virology, Case Report Forms, and patient tracking, works with management and Human Resources to satisfy short-term staffing needs, defends statistical aspects with regulatory agencies, develops staff capabilities, and recognizes/rewards desired performance.
• Is expected to oversee and contribute to the completion of all technical and operational statistical activities for a group of clinical trials for a compound/indication or equivalent through management of internal and external resources.
• Leads two or more components of departmental strategic initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Examines functional issues from a broader organization perspective.
• Proven ability to determine the functions most critical to company success and to support priorities within functional area.
• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties of clients and acts to meet goals.
• Proven ability to pull together and lead highly effective teams and create a clear sense of direction.
• Proven ability to design and use all available vehicles for effective scientific communication within and outside the company.
• Must be able to directly supervise personnel.

Benefits

• 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: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees