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Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Gilead Sciences

Foster City, CAHybridPosted 38 days ago$261,375 - $338,250/year
Full TimeDirector & AboveClinical DevelopmentPharmaceutical
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Summary

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1987, Gilead has grown into a global healthcare leader with approximately 17,600 employees worldwide. The company's primary therapeutic focus areas include HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), oncology, inflammation, and respiratory diseases. Gilead is renowned for its groundbreaking antiviral therapies, including Sovaldi and Harvoni for hepatitis C, and its comprehensive portfolio of HIV treatments such as Truvada, Atripla, and Biktarvy. The company also developed Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 treatment. Gilead operates as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ (GILD) and is a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 100 indices. Through strategic acquisitions like Kite Pharma and Immunomedics, Gilead has expanded into cell therapy and oncology, demonstrating its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes globally.

Job description

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus
  • Stock-based long-term incentives

Company overview

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1987, Gilead has grown into a global healthcare leader with approximately 17,600 employees worldwide. The company's primary therapeutic focus areas include HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), oncology, inflammation, and respiratory diseases. Gilead is renowned for its groundbreaking antiviral therapies, including Sovaldi and Harvoni for hepatitis C, and its comprehensive portfolio of HIV treatments such as Truvada, Atripla, and Biktarvy. The company also developed Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 treatment. Gilead operates as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ (GILD) and is a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 100 indices. Through strategic acquisitions like Kite Pharma and Immunomedics, Gilead has expanded into cell therapy and oncology, demonstrating its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes globally.

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