Clinical Data Scientist -RWE Data Analysis Oversight Lead: Inflammation

Biopharma Careers; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 206,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Clinical Data Scientist - RWE Data Analysis Oversight Lead for the Inflammation TA. You will oversee analysis delivery, coordinate with vendors, and ensure quality in a GxP environment across programs.

The role partners with CDS-RWE TA Heads and scientific leads to translate observational research needs into concrete specifications, standards, and timely outputs for regulatory and portfolio priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in data science or related field.
• Graduate degree preferred with commensurate years of experience.
• Experience with observational research data and regulatory environments (GxP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely, high-quality analysis deliverables for CDS-RWE in the Inflammation TA.
• Manage vendor performance and risks across multiple programs.
• Collaborate with TA leads to translate observational protocols into vendor deliverables.

Skills

Data science

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience

Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience

PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Clinical Data Scientist -RWE Data Analysis Oversight Lead: Inflammation. This position is responsible for the oversight of timeliness and quality of analysis results supporting the CDS-RWE book of work for the Inflammation therapeutic area (TA). This role reports to the CDS-RWE TA Head and supports the scientific leads in implementing strategies to generate analysis results that deliver on portfolio priorities. Serving as the primary point of contact for study and analysis vendors and service vendors, this role is responsible for planning, execution, and quality acceptance of analysis deliverables. The position requires demonstrated experience in managing complex analytical workflows across multiple programs to generate high-quality analysis results in a GxP compliant programming environment using a broad range of RWD sources.

Director level: Shapes TA-level analysis delivery strategy, drives cross-program prioritization, influences development and implementation of standards and analytical capabilities across CDS-RWE, in addition to execution oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with the CDS-RWE TA Head to track, prioritize and manage the execution of analysis deliverables across the TA portfolio
• Partner with the CDS-RWE TA Head on data strategy and advanced analytical tools and methods to enable the TA portfolio
• Responsible for vendor performance management and escalation of risks impacting the TA portfolio
• Responsible for the vendor oversight plans, performance and quality checks, for programming, analysis and other deliverables per the vendor oversight process
• Own end-to-end oversight of analysis deliverables, ensuring timely, high-quality completion aligned to TA priorities, with proactive risk identification and mitigation
• Partner with the CDS-RWE scientific leads to monitor translation of observational research protocols and analysis requirements into analysis specifications and deliverables by vendors or service providers
• Monitor and review the quality of programming and analysis deliverables e.g., specifications, programs, cohorts, feasibility results, analysis results, publications, abstracts, and other outputs
• Ensure locking or archiving of programming and analysis deliverables and outputs, as appropriate
• Monitor utilization and coordinate assignment of analyses to vendors or service providers
• Serve as an escalation point to resolve quality, scope and timeliness issues with vendors and service providers
• Maintain regular communication with vendors and service providers to deliver on agreed upon priorities and milestones
• Ensure onboarding of vendors and service providers to data analysis tools, programming environments, and access to observational data
• Identify and document areas to improve efficiency, e.g., process optimization, increased standardization, etc.
• Collaborate with other oversight roles in other TAs for uniformity and consistency
• Collaborate with Gilead Data Office on awareness and training for licensed observational datasets

Minimum Required Education and Years of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience OR
• Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR
• PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a data scientist or data analyst in generating analysis deliverables for observational research
• MS or more advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or equivalent preferred, BS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or equivalent required
• Hands-on training and experience working with both primary data as well as real world data sources using multiple programming tools (e.g., SAS, R) in GxP compliant systems environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing work of programmers and data analysts to balance priorities and timelines in a matrixed environment
• Proven ability to review programs and analysis outputs for quality, completeness and best practices
• Ability to clearly communicate the scope, requirements, expectations and standards for generating analysis deliverables
• Ability to communicate and interpret analysis results
• Strong problem-solving skills using data driven approaches
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with program, study and functional teams, and vendor resources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the RWE regulatory landscape preferred
• Experience in working with international data sets and/or Common Data Models (e.g., OMOP) preferred

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion -knowingthe 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 employeesare receivingthe feedback and insight needed to grow,developand realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizationalobjectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is:

Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00.

Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00.

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*.

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.

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