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Director, Clinical Operations - Inflammation

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Start date
Apr 1, 2021

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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Research
Required Education
Other
Position Type
Full time
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Director, Clinical Operations - Inflammation
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

Director, Clinical Operations - Inflammation

We are seeking a talented, experienced, and highly motivated candidate to lead a team within the Inflammation Clinical Operations (CO) department in the management of PhIb - III studies, and to be the CO project team representative for certain compounds/ indications. The candidate must have the ability to work independently, be an effective leader, and an engaged team member in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This position is a member of the Inflammation Leadership Team responsible for the effective delivery of Clinical Operations accountabilities and will report to the TA Head, Inflammation CO.


Specific Responsibilities and Skills for Position:
  • Proven ability and experience of multiple PhIb-III clinical trials globally within designated program budgets and timelines is required, to enable translation to appropriate oversight at this level
  • Collaboration with cross functional colleagues globally (Clinical Research, Project Management, PVE, Regulatory, Biometrics, Clinical Pharmacology, CSM, Medical Affairs, etc) to ensure timely delivery of assigned studies and strategic input into applicable project team forums
  • Member of the Inflammation Leadership Team responsible for the effective delivery of accountabilities
  • Manages people managers and/or study teams to ensure optimal deployment of resources
  • Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage direct reports as required and support their professional development
  • Ability to initiate and lead departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives
  • Extensive experience in developing RFPs, selection of CROs/vendors and management of external resources is required
  • Contributes to Clinical Study Reports, INDs, NDAs and other clinical/regulatory/safety documents
  • May contribute to project team governance documents
  • May contribute to development of abstracts, presentations and manuscripts
  • Represents the company at professional events and may present company clinical initiatives and findings at such events
  • Initiates continuous efforts in reviewing and identifying best practices among study teams and enforcing standardization among teams
  • Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of complex problems
  • Experience with delivering presentations before executive staff is required
  • Directs development of procedural documents within department and cross-functionally
  • Travels nationally and internationally as required


Knowledge:
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills, and ability to lead multifunctional teams, ability to manage staff and mentor junior staff is required
  • Demonstrated excellence in complex project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities is required
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of FDA and EMA Regulations (or relevant local regulations), ICH Guidelines, and GxPs governing the conduct of clinical trials
  • Demonstrated leadership to motivate teams and drive performance


Experience and Skills:
  • At least 12+ years of experience and a RN (2 or 3 year certificate), BS/BA, or higher degree in a relevant scientific discipline
  • At least 10+ years of experience and a Masters' degree or higher; scientific discipline preferred


Behaviors:
  • Curious with a strong learning agility (the ability to rapidly study, analyze and understand new situations and business problems)
  • Operationally excellent and resilient in the context of a rapidly changing environment
  • Organized with systematic approach to prioritization
  • Exhibit Gilead's leadership commitments: To Be Bold (in aspiration and agile in execution), To Care (and make time for people), To Listen (speak openly and explain the 'why'), To Own (the impact of your words and actions) and To Trust (others and yourself to make sound decisions).


Gilead Core Values:
  • Integrity (always doing the right thing),
  • Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
  • Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
  • Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
  • Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

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Company

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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