Assoc Director, Statistical Programming
Foster, CA - USA
Job Summary
At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
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Job Description
We are in search of an Associate Director Statistical Programming to join our team! Statistical Programming Analysis Programming: Statistical programmers work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external vendors to ensure the efficient high-quality production of analysis datasets and statistical outputs for study reports and integrated summaries in support of Gileads regulatory scientific and business objectives.
This is a HYBRID position at our Foster City CA OR Raleigh NC locations. This is NOT a fully remote position.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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 for multiple therapeutic areas with FDA PMDA and other global agencies.
- Has extensive hands-on experience with regulatory submissions including integrated analysis and post-submission activities such as FDA and PMDA filing RtQs AdCom preparation and inspections.
- Must be able to interact with other 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.
- Proven track record as a key resource on multiple time-sensitive and complex tasks
- Proven ability to create buy-in and support and has demonstrated ability to negotiate timelines.
- Manages critical deadlines demonstrates ability to resolve issues and ensures tasks will be completed within designated timeframe.
- Identifies and leads strategic initiatives for the programming group.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in Biostatistics/Computer Science or equivalent and 10 years experience in pharma/biotech -OR -
- MS degree in Biostatistics/Computer Science or equivalent and 8 years experience in pharma/biotech OR -
- PhD degree in Biostatistics/Computer Sciences or equivalent 3 years of experience in pharma/biotech
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Biostatistics/Computer Science or equivalent
- 10 years of pharmaceutical/CRO experience
- Prior experience in oncology hematology virology and Inflammation is strongly preferred.
- Submission knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Extensive hands-on experience in pivotal studies integrated analysis and other regulatory submission related activities.
- In-depth understanding of clinical programming and/or statistical programming processes and standards
- In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to statistical programming (e.g. GCP ICH)
- Extensive experience with statistical programming using the SAS software including development and use of SAS Macros
- Advanced knowledge in CDISC standards (CDASH SDTM ADaM)
- Proven experience in complex and fast turnaround programming activities
- Excellent interpersonal communication problem solving and analytical skills
The salary range for this position is:
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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