Associate Director

Seattle, Washington

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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Associate Director, Statistical Programming
United States - Washington - Seattle

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description

Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Job Responsibilities and Skills:

Works collaboratively with Clinical Development staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting.

Generates or oversees the production of programming deliverables (e.g., tables, listings) for study reports and integrated summaries.

Anticipates resource needs and works with management and HR to ensure adequate long-term resource allocation within a therapeutic project.

Manage a team of diversified statistical programmers.

Ensures programming and corresponding documentation is completed in a manner that is consistent with departmental procedures.

Directs the design and/or coding of analysis files.

Provides primary and secondary programming support as needed and harmonizes strategic initiatives (e.g., process improvement) across a therapeutic area or equivalent.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.

Has a thorough understanding of clinical trials design and reporting process, as well as regulatory reporting requirements including electronic data submissions with FDA, PMDA, and other global agencies.

Has hands-on and leading experience with regulatory submissions and post-filing activities such as FDA, EMA, PMDA filing, RtQs, and inspections.

Experience with and demonstrated ability to interact with others departments to define and produce user-defined statistical reports (e.g., ad hoc requests).

Has the proven ability to anticipate and resolve study related issues and conflicts within a therapeutic project.

Experience with and proven ability in oversight or managing outsourced study.

Proven ability to create buy-in and support and has demonstrated ability to negotiate timelines.

Has the ability to directly supervise personnel.

Manages critical deadlines, demonstrates ability to resolves issues, and ensures studies will be completed within designated timeframe.

Responsible for all statistical programming activities within a therapeutic project or equivalent.

Proven ability and Viewed as a key resource by more senior individuals on technical initiatives and may represent the Company on contracts.

Identifies and leads strategic initiatives for the programming group.

Serves as project leader on studies of greater complexity.

May attend CST (Clinical Sub- Team) meetings as a representative of Programming group

Typical Education and Experience:

10 years of experience and a BS degree in Biostatistics/Computer Science or equivalent.

8 years of experience and a MS degree in Biostatistics/Computer Science or equivalent.

2 years of experience and a PhD degree in Biostatistics/Computer Sciences or equivalent.

The salary range for this position is: $173,910.00 - $225,060.00. 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. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans .

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Date Posted: 21 October 2024
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