Senior Manager, Biostatistics

Gilead Sciences

. Provide strategic and operational statistical leadership for clinical development programs within the Inflammation Therapeutic Area .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $153,935 - $219,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical leadership for clinical development programs, with a strong focus on study design, protocol development, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and effectively communicate scientific information.

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Statistical ExpertiseClinical Development ProgramsStudy DesignTeam LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisSample Size DeterminationProtocol DevelopmentSAP AuthoringTFLsCSR ReviewScientific PublicationsData AnalysisClinical TrialsVirology Data Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam BuildingStrategic ThinkingLeadership

Industry Keywords

Inflammation Therapeutic AreaClinical ResearchRegulatory AffairsProject ManagementClinical Data Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational statistical leadership for clinical development programs within the Inflammation Therapeutic Area
Represent Biostatistics on study management teams and development teams for multiple studies or programs
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Programming, and Clinical Data Management
Provide statistical strategic input into study design, clinical development plans, sample size determination, protocol development, SAP authoring, TFLs, CSR review, scientific publications and presentations, and regulatory requests
Lead or contribute to non-molecule-based activities such as department strategic initiatives and working groups
Work collaboratively with Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Data Managers, Clinical staff, Global Drug Safety, Regulatory, and Project Management staff
Direct internal and external teams across multifunctional project or functional areas
Lead initiatives to gather, organize, and analyze data from virology, Case Report Forms, and patient tracking
Work with management and Human Resources to satisfy short-term staffing needs
Defend statistical aspects with regulatory agencies
Develop staff capabilities and recognize/reward desired performance
Oversee and contribute to technical and operational statistical activities for groups of clinical trials through management of internal and external resources
Lead two or more components of departmental strategic initiatives
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to determine functions most critical to company success and support priorities within the functional area
Proven ability to lead highly effective teams and create a clear sense of direction
Proven ability to design and use vehicles for effective scientific communication within and outside the company
Must be able to directly supervise personnel
Ability to lead or contribute to departmental strategic initiatives
Experience with clinical development programs and clinical trials
Statistical expertise in study design, clinical development plans, sample size determination, protocol development, SAP authoring, TFLs, CSR review, scientific publications and presentations, and regulatory requests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility may vary based on role
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for individuals protected under applicable law