Gilead Sciences

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As Director of Clinical development in the Inflammation/Fibrosis therapeutic area, you will lead or support multiple components of clinical trial programs, including primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and/or other indications. You will be expected to provide scientific and clinical leadership or input on activities including study protocol preparation, other study or investigator documentation, medical monitoring, data analysis plans, study reporting, and clinical development input into regulatory documentation, publications, and scientific presentations. Scope may include phase 3 and 4 studies with an opportunity to contribute across studies of other phases, as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific acumen; desire to work in fast-paced, matrixed environment; and drive to expand his/her skillset as needed to meet team goals.

This is a site based position at our Global Headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Example Responsibilities

• Lead or support clinical trial protocol design, clinical study report development, and response to health authority inquiries
• Serve as medical monitor for clinical trials or oversee medical monitoring, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, addressing investigator questions, safety monitoring, and ensuring high data quality through data review as part of a cross-functional team
• Provide scientific and clinical guidance to cross-functional team members and colleagues to meet clinical development project deliverables and timelines
• Lead or support the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules /products
• Lead or support clinical development contributions in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures, and development plans
• Lead or support the collection and interpretation of data for internal analysis and review, ensuring high quality data and appropriate analyses performed
• Provide scientific and clinical leadership in the preparation, review, and interpretation of clinical trial data
• Present scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings.
• Adhere 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, academia, or a related environment
• Board certification in hepatology, gastroenterology is preferred; however, other backgrounds including pulmonology, rheumatology, or other internal medicine background with experience performing clinical research studies in chronic liver diseases, inflammation/fibrosis, autoimmunity and/or PBC/MASH also considered
• Experience in the biopharma industry is preferred, with clinical experience in medical monitoring and familiarity addressing medical concerns
• Significant experience working on, with and leading cross-functional project/program teams in the biopharma industry or academia
• Experience leading study concept and protocol design, regulatory filings, clinical publications, and presentations
• Demonstrated excellence in complex project management and effectively managing multiple clinical project deliverables and priorities through matrix management and leadership
  
  

Knowledge & Other Requirements

• Strong scientific acumen as demonstrated through past experience and/or academic research
• Has core expertise in the assigned or related disease area, as evidenced by ability to independently lead clinical development for deliverables for one or more projects
• Has thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development and execution of clinical trials, or a strong desire to learn
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organized and self-motivated
• Strong desire to develop new expertise and learn new in new areas as needed to accomplish team goals and advance professional development within the biopharma industry
• Ability to travel when needed
  
  

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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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