Sr. Manager, Statistical Programming

Job Description

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Job Description

Sr Manager, Statistical Programming

Key Skills :

• Successfully interacts within Clinical Data Science, with Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs groups on a frequent basis.
• Viewed as a key resource by more senior individuals on technical initiatives for projects and may represent the Company on contracts.
• Inform functional management programming resources required for the project.
• Has experiences in leading studies and deep understanding of end-to-end data standards (e.g., collection, mapping, analysis, reporting and submission).
• Has experiences with both late phase (phase II, III) and early phase (e.g., Dose Escalation) studies.
• Has in-depth knowledge with efficacy validation and efficacy analyses for studies.
• Recommends and provides trainings.

Job responsibilities :

• 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 study reports and integrated summaries.
• Anticipates resource needs and works with management and HR to ensure adequate long-term resource allocation within an project.
• May manage a small team of programmers.
• Designs and / or codes analysis files.
• Ensures programming and corresponding documentation is completed in a manner that is consistent with departmental procedures.
• Is responsible for all programming activities within a project or equivalent.
• Is responsible for implementing efficacy validation, efficacy analysis datasets and TFLs for studies.
• Provides primary and secondary programming support as needed for projects.
• Implements strategic initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Has a thorough understanding of clinical trials design and reporting process, as well as regulatory reporting requirements including electronic data submissions.
• Must be able to interact with others to define and produce user-defined statistical reports (e.g., ad hoc requests).
• Has the ability to resolve study related issues and conflicts within a therapeutic project.
• Can create buy-in and support and has the ability to negotiate timelines.
• Has the ability to directly supervise personnel.

Education and Experience :

• 8 years of experience and a BS degree in Biostatistics / Computer Science or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience and a MS degree in Biostatistics / Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience and a PhD degree in Biostatistics / Computer Sciences or equivalent.

The salary range for this position is : $165,580.00 - $214,280.00. 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*.