Clinical Data Scientist, Real-World Evidence Data Analysis Oversight Lead, Inflammation

November 6, 2026

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<h1>Clinical Data Scientist -RWE Data Analysis Oversight Lead: Inflammation</h1>Location: United States - New Jersey - Parsippany, United States - California - Foster CityRemote Type: Onsite - Hybrid EligibleTime Type: Full time<h3>Job Description</h3>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 We are seeking a Clinical Data Scientist -RWE Data Analysis Oversight Lead: Inflammation. This position is responsible for the oversight of timeliness and quality of analysis results supporting the CDS-RWE book of work for the Inflammation therapeutic area (TA). This role reports to the CDS-RWE TA Head and supports the scientific leads in implementing strategies to generate analysis results that deliver on portfolio priorities. Serving as the primary point of contact for study and analysis vendors and service vendors, this role is responsible for planning, execution, and quality acceptance of analysis deliverables. The position requires demonstrated experience in managing complex analytical workflows across multiple programs to generate high-quality analysis results in a GxP compliant programming environment using a broad range of RWD sources.Director level: Shapes TA-level analysis delivery strategy, drives cross-program prioritization, influences development and implementation of standards and analytical capabilities across CDS-RWE, in addition to execution oversight.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for working with the CDS-RWE TA Head to track, prioritize and manage the execution of analysis deliverables across the TA portfolio</li><li>Partner with the CDS-RWE TA Head on data strategy and advanced analytical tools and methods to enable the TA portfolio</li><li>Responsible for vendor performance management and escalation of risks impacting the TA portfolio</li><li>Responsible for the vendor oversight plans, performance and quality checks, for programming, analysis and other deliverables per the vendor oversight process</li><li>Own end-to-end oversight of analysis deliverables, ensuring timely, high-quality completion aligned to TA priorities, with proactive risk identification and mitigation</li><li>Partner with the CDS-RWE scientific leads to monitor translation of observational research protocols and analysis requirements into analysis specifications and deliverables by vendors or service providers</li><li>Monitor and review the quality of programming and analysis deliverables e.g., specifications, programs, cohorts, feasibility results, analysis results, publications, abstracts, and other outputs</li><li>Ensure locking or archiving of programming and analysis deliverables and outputs, as appropriate</li><li>Monitor utilization and coordinate assignment of analyses to vendors or service providers</li><li>Serve as an escalation point to resolve quality, scope and timeliness issues with vendors and service providers</li><li>Maintain regular communication with vendors and service providers to deliver on agreed upon priorities and milestones</li><li>Ensure onboarding of vendors and service providers to data analysis tools, programming environments, and access to observational data</li><li>Identify and document areas to improve efficiency, e.g., process optimization, increased standardization, etc.</li><li>Collaborate with other oversight roles in other TAs for uniformity and consistency</li><li>Collaborate with Gilead Data Office on awareness and training for licensed observational datasets</li></ul>Minimum Required Education and Years of Experience<ul><li>Bachelors Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience OR</li><li>Masters Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR</li><li>PhD and Eight Years’ Experience</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of experience as a data scientist or data analyst in generating analysis deliverables for observational research</li><li>MS or more advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or equivalent preferred, BS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or equivalent required</li><li>Hands-on training and experience working with both primary data as well as real world data sources using multiple programming tools (e.g., SAS, R) in GxP compliant systems environment</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leading and managing work of programmers and data analysts to balance priorities and timelines in a matrixed environment</li><li>Proven ability to review programs and analysis outputs for quality, completeness and best practices</li><li>Ability to clearly communicate the scope, requirements, expectations and standards for generating analysis deliverables</li><li>Ability to communicate and interpret analysis results</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills using data driven approaches</li><li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with program, study and functional teams, and vendor resources</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Understanding of the RWE regulatory landscape preferred</li><li>Experience in working with international data sets and/or Common Data Models (e.g., OMOP) preferred</li></ul>People Leader Accountabilities: <ul><li>Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. </li><li>Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. </li><li>Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. </li></ul> The salary range for this position is:Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. 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: <a> Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.<h2> For jobs in the United States:</h2>Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact <a>ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com</a> for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the <a>Know Your Rights</a> poster.<a>NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT</a> <a>YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT</a> Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.<h2> For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:</h2>Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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