Gilead Sciences

Assoc Director, Statistical Programming

United States - North Carolina - Raleigh · Director

Sponsorship not specified$178k-$230kDetected 5 days ago

PythonLinuxData ScienceNegotiationClinical TrialsSASLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

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.

Influences design, development, qualification, and maintenance of SAS macros and related tools used across multiple studies or initiatives.
Acts as a project or functional lead for statistical programming tool initiatives.
Maintains advanced knowledge of statistical programming good practices, data standards and norms.
Drives adoption of standardized programming tools, templates, and methodologies following documented workflows.
Provides primary and secondary tool development support as needed.
Leads or contributes to initiatives that improve efficiency, automation, and scalability across programming workflows.
Leads, advocates and implements solution for emerging capabilities in R and Python.
Represents Clinical Data Operations and Macro Support in cross-functional meetings.
Partners with stakeholders (e.g., GCDS, Study Statistical Programmers, Clinical Data Management) to define user-defined specifications, align priorities, and deliver solutions.
Builds cross-functional buy-in and influences decisions related to tools, standards, and timelines.

PhD with 5+ years relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.
MS with 8+ years, relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.
BS with 10+ years of relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.
Advanced expertise in statistical programming and tool development (SAS Macro required).
Strong understanding of clinical trial design and reporting process, as well as regulatory requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Significant experience in life sciences, including clinical trials, analysis, and regulatory reporting.
Knowledge of internal Gilead Analysis and Reporting macros is not required but desired.

Accountable for planning and delivery of tool development aligned with study and business timelines.
Identifies cross-project synergies to improve efficiency, consistency, and reuse of tools and processes.
Advances emerging AI capabilities in alignment with corporate initiatives.
Designs and develops tools in SAS Macro (required)
familiarity with Linux scripting, R, or Python preferred.
Ensures tools comply with Gilead systems development procedures and regulatory requirements.
Anticipates and resolves technical challenges, providing guidance to team members.
Contributes to development of departmental strategies, standards, and infrastructure for statistical programming tools.

Contributes to departmental strategies, tools, and infrastructure that enable efficiency and consistency across Statistical Programming.

$177,905.00 - $230,230.00.
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.

include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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.

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
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.
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.

This listing is sourced directly from Gilead Sciences's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.