Gilead Sciences · 11 hours ago
Clinical Program Manager
United States - California - Santa Monica
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $214K/yr
6+ years expGilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. As a Clinical Program Manager, you will lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring successful planning and execution while overseeing a team and collaborating with cross-functional partners.
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Responsibilities
Typically manages a team of direct reports and may have indirect reports. Hires, develops and retains diverse top talent on the team. Sets clear goals for the team and individuals direct reports. Coaches direct reports on their performance, development and career interests
Acts as team leader and builder; providing guidance and oversight for the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within designated program budgets and timelines
Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influences all relevant stakeholders
Ensures successful planning and execution of global and regional Late Phase studies: Including post-marketing required safety/effectiveness studies
Partners with cross-functional teams to manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed
Communicates project status and issues and ensures project team goals are met in alignment with project decisions. Escalates issues as needed
Participates in the development of all study-related documentation, including study protocols
Participates in the selection and management of contract research organizations (CROs) / vendors, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs)
Anticipates obstacles and difficulties and implements solutions to achieve project goals, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Resolves issues as needed within national and international regulations and guidelines
Uses all available tools to track, oversee and communicate on program status to all key stakeholders
Participates in and/or leads departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives
As assigned, initiates, authors or otherwise contributes to standard operating procedure (SOP) development, implementation and training
Ensures team’s work complies with established practices, policies and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements
Qualification
Required
8+ Years with BS/BA
6+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
Typically manages a team of direct reports and may have indirect reports
Hires, develops and retains diverse top talent on the team
Sets clear goals for the team and individuals direct reports
Coaches direct reports on their performance, development and career interests
Acts as team leader and builder; providing guidance and oversight for the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within designated program budgets and timelines
Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influences all relevant stakeholders
Ensures successful planning and execution of global and regional Late Phase studies: Including post-marketing required safety/effectiveness studies
Partners with cross-functional teams to manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed
Communicates project status and issues and ensures project team goals are met in alignment with project decisions
Escalates issues as needed
Participates in the development of all study-related documentation, including study protocols
Participates in the selection and management of contract research organizations (CROs) / vendors, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs)
Anticipates obstacles and difficulties and implements solutions to achieve project goals, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Resolves issues as needed within national and international regulations and guidelines
Uses all available tools to track, oversee and communicate on program status to all key stakeholders
Participates in and/or leads departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives
As assigned, initiates, authors or otherwise contributes to standard operating procedure (SOP) development, implementation and training
Ensures team's work complies with established practices, policies and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements
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
Must meet all requirements for the position and have demonstrated proficiency in all relevant areas
When needed, ability to travel
Preferred
BA / BS / RN with 8 or more years' relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences
MA / MS / PharmD / PhD with 6 or more years' relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences
Typically has a minimum of 4 years' cross-functional study management or related leadership experience in life sciences, including multiple years' experience managing study management or project teams
Relevant clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in oncology and/or ATIMP clinical trials preferred
Experience in Phase IV clinical trials including post marketed required studies advantageous
Solid line management experience, including recruiting, managing team members as well as mentoring and developing junior staff preferred
Experience in clinical study management and project oversight is essential including timeline and budget management
Experience in developing RFPs, selection and management of CROs/vendors
Ability to write study protocols, study reports, sections for investigator brochures and regulatory documents with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead is required
Strong communication, influencing skills and ability to create a clear sense of direction is necessary
Fluency in English, including both oral and written communications
Must be able to resolve problems using national and international regulations, guidelines, and investigator interaction
Extensive knowledge of ICH GCP and GVP, FDA and EMEA regulations & guidelines
Knowledge of drug development & commercialization processes
Functional expertise to initiate, author, or contribute to SOP development, implementation, and training
Ability to participate in and/or lead departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives under limited supervision
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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$4.41BKey Investors
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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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