Sr Statistical Advisor

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, 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 As a Senior Statistical Advisor, a Senior Director-level role, you will act as a trusted advisor to Disease Area Leads and stakeholders, drive the development and adoption of transformative statistics innovations, provide leadership for cross-functional strategic initiatives, deliver expert consultation on complex scientific and methodological challenges across therapeutic areas, guide junior biostatisticians in their support of project teams, and cultivate relationships with external thought leaders. The ideal candidate will be a widely recognized expert in statistics communities and have a proven track record of scientific publications. Key Responsibilities • Initiates and drives transformative statistics innovations. • Acts as a trusted advisor to Disease Area Leads and stakeholders. • Provides leadership for cross-functional strategic initiatives. • Provides subject matter expertise in areas that are crucial for the business. • Works with project teams to assist with innovative trial design, simulation and execution, and develop adaptive trials software tools as appropriate. • Guides junior statisticians in their support of project teams. • Provides statistical training to colleagues who are not statisticians. • Presents and/or publishes new statistical methodology within and outside of the company. Basic Qualifications • 12+ years of industry experience in pharma/device/diagnostics or academia experience in clinical trial resea