Sr Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Reposted 21 Days Ago
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Foster City, CA, USA
In-Office
302K-391K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Lead execution of clinical trials, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee clinical data collection, and provide guidance on clinical practices and communications with health authorities. Requires strong leadership skills and extensive experience in drug development and clinical research.
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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
 

Essential Duties and Job Functions
  • Lead execution of clinical trials and collaborations across the Respiratory and Emerging Viruses portfolio, working closely with senior leadership of the Respiratory and Emerging Viruses team.

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice.

  • Coordinate the collection and analysis of clinical data for internal analysis and review.

  • Serve as a key member of the team responsible for all scientific aspects of conceptualizing, planning, and executing trials.

  • Lead or direct clinical trial protocol design and clinical study reporting for assigned molecules and products.

  • Provide or oversee ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.

  • Oversee other Development Leads across the assigned project portfolio, as applicable.

  • Serve as the lead for written and oral communications with health authorities.

  • Lead, oversee, and direct the clinical development components of regulatory documents, investigator brochures, and development plans.

  • Coordinate the collection and assimilation of data for internal analysis and review, and support preparation or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, and scientific presentations.

  • Present scientific information at scientific conferences and clinical study investigator meetings; when applicable, take the lead in authoring scientific publications.

  • Assist in the evaluation of business development opportunities.

  • Adhere to regulatory requirements of study conduct, industry standards of Good Clinical Practice, and Gilead SOPs.

  • Serve as a scientific and clinical resource within Gilead Clinical Research.

  • Provide scientific and clinical guidance to Biology, Toxicology, Clinical Trials Management, Biometrics, Global Drug Safety, Regulatory, and Project Management teams.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
  • MD or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in drug development in industry, academia, or a related environment, working within cross‑functional project or program teams with proven success.

  • Relevant experience in clinical research with a basic understanding of Good Clinical Practice.

  • Experience in Infectious Diseases or Respiratory is preferred but not required.

  • Ability to think analytically and strategically to formulate, develop, and execute clinical plans.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to set vision, lead change, and mentor others.

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to cultivate an inclusive environment of respectful, open, and honest dialogue, fostering robust idea-sharing and creative problem solving.

  • Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to engage internal and external experts in constructive scientific and clinical dialogue regarding study design, study conduct, and interpretation of clinical results.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to company, scientific, regulatory, investigator, and other meetings.


 

The salary range for this position is: $302,005.00 - $390,830.00. 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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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 [email protected] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

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.


For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
14,337 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

The way we see it, the impossible is not impossible. It’s simply what hasn’t been achieved yet. For more than 30 years, we’ve pursued it, chased it down, tackled it for answers and surrounded it for a way in. We have worked tirelessly to bring forward medicines for life-threatening diseases. Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving lives of people around the world. For us, nothing is impossible – because of the people we work with, the communities we stand with and the partners we push forward with. Our ~12,000 employees band together through science, grit, compassion and courage to prove the impossible wrong. At Gilead, the tangible results of your contributions are evident. Where every individual matters. Where all employees can enhance their skills through ongoing development. And where we start every day with one question: “What’s next?” Social Media Guidelines: https://gilead.inc/3t1m7d5

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