Gilead Sciences · 21 hours ago
Sr Director, Clinical Development (MD)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$302K/yr - $391K/yr
8+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling major diseases and developing life-changing therapies. The Sr Director of Clinical Development will lead clinical trials and collaborations in the Respiratory and Emerging Viruses portfolio, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and overseeing the scientific aspects of trial execution.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Experience in Infectious Diseases or Respiratory is preferred but not required
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
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