Director, Statistical Programming

Director, Clinical Data Science

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.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. 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.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. 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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Director, Clinical Data Science SAS Macro and Data Operations leads the end-to-end strategy, development, qualification, and lifecycle management of Statistical Programming tools, macro libraries, applications and automation solutions that accelerate clinical analysis and reporting. The role owns a multi-disciplinary team spanning statistical programming, data engineering, and platform operations, and partners closely with Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure compliant, efficient, and scalable delivery. Core technologies include SAS Macros, Python, Linux scripting, and modern cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SAS macro programmers, data engineers, and application developers (including Linux scripting, Python console, and web applications) to deliver high-quality statistical programming solutions for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Set clear goals, conduct performance assessments, and foster professional growth and continuous learning within the team.

Programming Oversight & Technical Excellence

Project Delivery & Resource Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Process Optimization & Innovation

Compliance, Documentation & Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

Basic Qualifications

PhD / PharmD and 8 years of experience OR Master's and 10 years of experience OR Bachelor's and 12 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications :

People Leader Accountabilities :

The salary range for this position is : Bay Area : $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. Raleigh : $181,730.00 - $235,180.00. 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.

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@ for assistance.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.