Associate Director of Biostatistics - Remote

Overview

As a Biostatistics/Data Science leader at Gilead, you will design, develop, and implement statistical workflows and solutions that support drug development and other key business use cases.

In Short

• Lead the design and implementation of statistical frameworks and data pipelines.
• Oversee version control and collaborative coding workflows on GitHub.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance data workflows.
• Manage complex R package development tasks as a technical project manager.
• Drive continuous improvement in data modeling and automation.
• Develop and validate statistical software for clinical trials.
• Implement strategies for efficient data pipelines and quality control.
• Champion modern storage formats and cloud-based architectures.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure statistical rigor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years’ experience or higher qualifications.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences domains.
• Extensive experience with R programming and package development.
• Strong background in data engineering practices and ETL processes.
• Proven ability to manage GitHub workflows and CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with Pharmaverse packages and open-source workflows.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment.
• Experience with additional programming languages is a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based incentives.
• Paid time off and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Inclusive work environment with diverse perspectives.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive culture.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs and resources.
• Access to innovative tools and technologies.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts lives.