Manager, Statistical Programming

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
 

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.  As a Manager, Statistical Programming, you are responsible for partnering with clinical development staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting and overseeing the production of programming deliverables for safety analysis reports/summaries. This role may be based remote in the United States OR in our Foster City, CA headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as lead programmer for multiple projects.

• May serves as project leader.

• Overseeing vendor project activities and deliverables

• Generates or oversees the production of statistical output (e.g., tables, listings) for aggregated compound level safety projects.

• Actively share experiences and discuss possible process enhancements at programming meetings. 

• Recommends potential trainings.

• Demonstrates strong project management skills including ability to anticipate time, resources and staffing required to successfully complete multiple projects.

• Attends conferences or classes related to SAS, eCTD, CDISC, project management training.

• 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 safety analysis reports and integrated summaries.

• Ensures programming and corresponding documentation is completed in a manner that is consistent with departmental procedures.

• Has a thorough understanding of clinical trials design and reporting process.

• Knowledge of clinical safety (DSUR/PSUR, IB RSI, RMP) reporting requirements is a plus.

• Has the ability to resolve study related issues and conflicts within a therapeutic project.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Seven Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Five Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Biostatics/Computer Science or equivalent.

• Previous clinical statistical programming experience highly preferred

• Ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Can create buy-in and support and has the ability to negotiate timelines.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the 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 employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives 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: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This positio