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Manager, Biostatistics
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Foster City
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Manager, Biostatistics” (Statisticians) in WA: $125k–$125k, median $125k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Gilead Sciences INC
The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. 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 Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description Key responsibilities: • Provide statistical guidance and support for drug development programs, including the design of translational development plans, studies, and analyses requiring advanced methodologies. • Develop and review translational statistical analysis plans (TSAPs), including derived variable definitions, analysis dataset structure, statistical methods, and templates for tables, figures, and listings for pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) reports; author technical reports and publications; and ensure timely delivery of study results. • Provide statistical input and support to marketing applications (NDA/BLA) submitted to the FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory agencies. • Collaborate closely with scientists and clinicians to design and execute analyses for a range of clinical trial endpoints including translational and exploratory endpoints. • Advise research and translational teams on statistical, machine learning, and bioinformatics methodologies, including program and study design, clinical and biomarker data analysis, and multivariable predictive modeling. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external vendors and cross-functional project teams. • Monitor project progress, ensure appropriate resource allocation, oversee vendors for assigned programs, and provide quality review of vendor deliverables. Basic qualifications: • 6+ years of relevant experience with BS/BA in Biostatistics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline OR • MS in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience Preferred qualification: • PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline, with 2+ years of relevant experience. • Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, drug development and regulatory principles, and exploratory analyses supporting publication in immuno-oncology. • Demonstrated expertise in statistical methodologies, with a solid understanding of industry practices in drug development. Knowledge related to pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics is a plus but not required. • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain advanced statistical methods clearly and interpret results effectively. • Experience developing tools or AI agents to support statistical analysis or workflows is a plus. • Strong proficiency in SAS and/or R. The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Kite 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 ti