Gilead Sciences · 23 hours ago
Director, Clinical Development (MD)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$261K/yr - $338K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world and tackling significant health challenges. The Director of Clinical Development for Inflammation will lead clinical trials, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape clinical strategies to advance innovative therapies for inflammatory diseases.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of clinical trial protocols for inflammation programs, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance
Serve as the clinical lead on cross-functional study teams, providing medical and strategic input throughout the clinical development lifecycle
Analyze and interpret clinical trial data; contribute to clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and publications
Collaborate with external experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities to support program objectives
Contribute to the development of long-term clinical strategies and lifecycle management plans
Mentor and develop junior clinical team members, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration
Represent Clinical Development in internal governance and external scientific forums
Qualification
Required
PhD/ Pharm D and 8 years of experience
OR MD (or equivalent medical degree) and 4 years' clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment
Preferred
MD or equivalent with board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty (e.g., rheumatology, immunology, dermatology, or respiratory)
Extensive experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, ideally in inflammation or immunology
Proven track record of leading clinical trials from Phase 1 through Phase 3
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical trial design
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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