Assoc Director, Statistical Programming

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Delivery
• Accountable for planning and delivery of tool development aligned with study and business timelines.
• Influences design, development, qualification, and maintenance of SAS macros and related tools used across multiple studies or initiatives.
• Acts as a project or functional lead for statistical programming tool initiatives.
• Identifies cross-project synergies to improve efficiency, consistency, and reuse of tools and processes.
• Technical & Functional Expertise
• Maintains advanced knowledge of statistical programming good practices, data standards and norms.
• Designs and develops tools in SAS Macro (required); familiarity with Linux scripting, R, or Python preferred.
• Ensures tools comply with Gilead systems development procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Drives adoption of standardized programming tools, templates, and methodologies following documented workflows.
• Anticipates and resolves technical challenges, providing guidance to team members.
• Provides primary and secondary tool development support as needed.
• Strategy & Continuous Improvement
• Contributes to development of departmental strategies, standards, and infrastructure for statistical programming tools.
• Leads or contributes to initiatives that improve efficiency, automation, and scalability across programming workflows.
• Evaluates and recommends new tools, processes, or technologies to enhance productivity and data flow.
• Collaboration & Influence
• Represents Clinical Data Engineering and Macro Support in cross-functional meetings.
• Partners with stakeholders (e.g., GCDS, Study Statistical Programmers, Data Management) to define user-defined specifications, align priorities, and deliver solutions.
• Builds cross-functional buy-in and influences decisions related to tools, standards, and timelines.
• May interact with external vendors and ensures alignment with internal standards.
• Communication & Decision-Making
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Resolves conflicts and escalates risks appropriately while maintaining project momentum.

Requirements

• PhD with 5+ years
• OR
• MS with 8+ years,
• BS with 10+ years of relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.
• Significant experience in life sciences, including clinical trials, analysis, and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and/or teams.
• Knowledge of internal Gilead Analysis and Reporting macros is not required but desired.
• Skills & Competencies
• Advanced expertise in statistical programming and tool development (SAS Macro required).
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and reporting process, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• The salary range for this position is:
• Other US Locations: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00.
• Bay Area: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00.
• Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. T

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Associate Director, Statistical Programming (Macro Support) Job Summary Leads statistical programming tool development (e.g., SAS macros, automation solutions) supporting multiple studies and/or workstreams and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable tools aligned with Clinical Data Science and Statistical Programming standards. Contributes to departmental strategies, tools, and infrastructure that enable efficiency and consistency across Statistical Programming.

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