Director, Clinical Development - Oncology

Director, Clinical Development - Oncology
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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Director, Clinical Development - Oncology/Hematology

POSITION OVERVIEW:

You will typically lead multiple components of clinical trial programs in Oncology clinical development. For the assigned projects, you are accountable for various aspects of ongoing clinical trial program-related activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, study protocol preparation, additional study or investigator documentation, contributions to data analysis plans, study reporting, and clinical development inputs into regulatory documentation, publications and scientific presentations.

EXAMPLE 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 clinical 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:

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

• PharmD or PhD in clinical research or clinical pharmacology with 8+ years' scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment.
• MS with 10+ years' relevant scientific and/or drug development experience.
• BS or RN with 12+ years' relevant scientific and/or drug development experience.
• Relevant experience in Oncology therapeutic area is preferred.
• Experience in the biopharma industry is preferred.
• Significant experience working on, with and leading cross-functional project/program teams in life sciences, healthcare, consulting or academia.
• Experience taking the lead on 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

• Proven analytical abilities 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.
• Strong communication and organizational skills. Demonstrable abilities to effectively communicate project direction and status to varying organizational levels, including leadership teams, executives and steering committees.
• When needed, ability to travel.

About Gilead:

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical 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 virology, oncology and inflammation.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. 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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