Director Statistical Programming Jobs in Durham, NC

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Job Description

Associate Director, Statistical Programming

(Macro, AI, & Standards Support)

Job Summary

Leads statistical programming tool development (e.g., SAS macros, automation solutions) supporting multiple studies and/or workstreams and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable tools aligned with Clinical Data Science and Statistical Programming standards. Contributes to departmental strategies, tools, and infrastructure that enable efficiency and consistency across Statistical Programming.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

• Accountable for planning and delivery of tool development aligned with study and business timelines.

• Influences design, development, qualification, and maintenance of SAS macros and related tools used across multiple studies or initiatives.

• Acts as a project or functional lead for statistical programming tool initiatives.

• Identifies cross-project synergies to improve efficiency, consistency, and reuse of tools and processes.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Maintains advanced knowledge of statistical programming good practices, data standards and norms.

• Advances emerging AI capabilities in alignment with corporate initiatives.

• Designs and develops tools in SAS Macro (required); familiarity with Linux scripting, R, or Python preferred.

• Ensures tools comply with Gilead systems development procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Drives adoption of standardized programming tools, templates, and methodologies following documented workflows.

• Anticipates and resolves technical challenges, providing guidance to team members.

• Provides primary and secondary tool development support as needed.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Contributes to development of departmental strategies, standards, and infrastructure for statistical programming tools.

• Leads or contributes to initiatives that improve efficiency, automation, and scalability across programming workflows.

• Evaluates and recommends new tools, processes, or technologies to enhance productivity and data flow.

• Leads, advocates and implements solution for emerging capabilities in R and Python.

Collaboration & Influence

• Represents Clinical Data Operations and Macro Support in cross-functional meetings.

• Partners with stakeholders (e.g., GCDS, Study Statistical Programmers, Clinical Data Management) to define user-defined specifications, align priorities, and deliver solutions.

• Builds cross-functional buy-in and influences decisions related to tools, standards, and timelines.

• May interact with external vendors and ensures alignment with internal standards.

Communication & Decision-Making

• Communicates effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.

• Resolves conflicts and escalates risks appropriately while maintaining project momentum.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD with 5+ years relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.

OR

• MS with 8+ years, relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.

OR

• BS with 10+ years of relevant experience in statistical programming or related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced expertise in statistical programming and tool development (SAS Macro required).

• Proficient in the use of AI, AI coding tools and agents.

• Emerging skillset in open-source languages such as R and Python.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and reporting process, as well as regulatory requirements.

• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

• Significant experience in life sciences, including clinical trials, analysis, and regulatory reporting.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects and/or teams.

• Knowledge of internal Gilead Analysis and Reporting macros is not required but desired.

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