Director, Clinical Development (MD)

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Job Description
 

The Director, Clinical Development – Inflammation will lead the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials in support of Gilead’s inflammation portfolio. This individual will play a key role in shaping clinical strategy, collaborating cross-functionally with research, regulatory, safety, and commercial teams to advance innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs in inflammatory diseases.

Job 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• · 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.

People Leader Accountabilities:

•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.

 

The salary range for this position is: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00. 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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