Executive Director, Biostatistics & Medical Affairs

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Remote; USD 275,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Biostatistics for Medical Affairs in the United States. The role leads the Biostatistics function across studies, builds a high-performing team, and ensures rigorous statistical standards throughout the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Biostatistics with extensive industry experience, strategic leadership capabilities, and a track record in evidence-generation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication; negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Deep knowledge of drug development, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to supervise and coach senior staff and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Provides statistical oversight of biostatistics for Medical Affairs and external collaborators.
• Offers strategic statistical input for Medical Affairs studies and evidence-generation activities.
• Leads and develops the Medical Affairs Biostatistics team and operating model.
• Ensures adherence to SOPs, BEDs, and departmental standards for analysis and interpretation.
• Represents Biostatistics in cross-functional leadership meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

GCP & regulatory

Biostatistics

Decision making

Education

PhD in Biostatistics or equivalent

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Biostatistics for Medical Affairs in the United States. The role leads the Biostatistics function across studies, builds a high-performing team, and ensures rigorous statistical standards throughout the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Biostatistics with extensive industry experience, strategic leadership capabilities, and a track record in evidence-generation and cross-functional collaboration.