For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job.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 DescriptionThe Associate Director of Advanced Analytics for Medical Affairs will be responsible for leading the integration of advanced analytics to drive actionable insights for Medical Affairs strategies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in analytics, statistical models and machine learning, who can synthesize diverse data sources to provide a forward-looking view of trends, opportunities and risks. Working cross-functionally, this individual will translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that enhance scientific communications, support decision-making, and elevate Medical Affairs omnichannel initiatives.Key Responsibilities
Translate business questions into analytics techniques (regression classification, NLP, etc.) and interpret outcomes of analytical models into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations
Apply advanced statistical & ML techniques and concepts (model selection and hypothesis testing, statistical inference, promotional response modeling etc.) based on real-world applications experience
Take proactive lead in driving data and analytics fluency within Medical Affairs and championing integration of advanced analytics across initiatives
Identify, prioritize and design roadmap of global analytics capabilities and centralized deliverables including but not limited to segmentation, social listening, sentiment analysis, scientific share of voice, analysis of real-world data to identify gaps in care and areas of unmet medical need, and predictive analytics to anticipate customer needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape and evolve the medical omnichannel solution roadmap and enhance evidence generation & dissemination strategies
Work closely with other members of data science, MLOps, technology teams in the design, development, and implementation of the ML model and evaluation solutions
Design SOP, establish best practices and govern and manage reference documentation and knowledge sharing across global applications of advanced analytics
Present key insights, models, and analytics tools to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable recommendations
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics ensuring solutions remain innovative and competitive
Lead the ongoing evaluation of data sets and methodologies to improve predictive capabilities across medical affairs
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Life Sciences, or related field and 10 years of relevant business experience in analytics, digital analytics, management consulting or related field OR
Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Life Sciences, or related field and 8 years of relevant business experience in analytics, digital analytics, management consulting or related field OR
Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Life Sciences, or related field and 0 years of relevant business experience in analytics, digital analytics, management consulting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or MBA preferred
Strong understanding of medical affairs operations, field team activities, and the pharmaceutical product lifecycle.
Hands-on experience using healthcare claims datasets, electronic health records, and specialty pharmacy data in real world evidence and patient level data and advanced analytics – preferably in patient unmet need and care / treatment gap identification
Track record in implementation of AI-driven initiatives within pharmaceutical industry, preferably within medical affairs
Knowledge of machine learning techniques (e.g. supervised, unsupervised, deep learning) and their real-world advantages and drawbacks
Capable of interpreting the results of predictive models, evaluating model performance, and translating findings into actionable insights aligned with brand strategy
Intellectual curiosity and passion to learn new things
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex data findings to cross-functional teams.
Strong strategic and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing business needs.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and align insights with broader organizational goals.
The salary range for this position is: $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. 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.For additional benefits information, visit:https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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