Director, Clinical Development (MD)

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

You will typically lead multiple components of clinical trial programs in immunology clinical development. You may also act as the Physician responsible on certain projects. For the assigned projects, you are accountable for various aspects of ongoing clinical trial program-related activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, study protocol preparation, additional study or investigator documentation, contributions to data analysis plans, study reporting, and clinical development inputs into regulatory documentation, publications and scientific presentations.

 

This is a site-based role at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA. We offer a hybrid environment with optional Mondays and Fridays the ability to work from home.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides input into or leads the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules /products.

• Provides scientific and clinical guidance to cross-functional teams and colleagues to meet clinical development project deliverables and timelines.

• Provides input into, or otherwise leads, clinical trial protocol design, clinical study reports and health authority inquiries.

• Provides ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.

• Manages the clinical development component(s) in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures and development plans.

• Coordinates the collection and assimilation of ongoing data for internal analysis and review.

• Coordinates and manages the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results and scientific presentations.

• Presents scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings.

• Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

 

Minimum Education & Experience

• MD or equivalent with 4+ years’ clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment. 

• Experience in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials is preferred.

• Board certification in rheumatology/dermatology/gastroenterology or allergy and immunology is preferred, including familiarity with systemic autoimmune diseases.

• Experience in the biopharma industry is preferred.

• Experience leading small cross-functional project teams in clinical research or development.

• Experience taking the lead on study concept and protocol design, regulatory filings, medical monitoring, clinical publications and presentations is preferred.

• Proven effectiveness managing clinical project deliverables through matrix management.

 

 

Knowledge & Other Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to be a fast learner.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, to move between projects easily and provide support/expertise where needed.

People Leader Accountabilities:

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

•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.

•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.

 

The salary range for this position is: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00. 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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