Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology - Virology

Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology - Virology
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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Job Description


As a Senior Director within the Clinical Pharmacology Group at Gilead, you will have ultimate responsibility and accountability for clinical pharmacology programs for the Virology therapeutic area. As a key member of the Clinical Pharmacology team, you will have unparalleled opportunity to be involved with every aspect of the product development process, from first-in human through approval, including post marketing activities. In this role, you will have the advantage of providing input into a breadth of products within and across your area of responsibility. We seek to provide a fun and rewarding career and a continuous learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading clinical pharmacology studies of the highest complexity
  
• Providing strategic leadership and demonstrating accountability for the clinical pharmacology programs supporting Phase 1-4 clinical development for development compounds in your therapeutic area
  
• Function as the sole point of contact for all Clinical Pharmacology activities on projects at all stages of development (Ph1-4) and be able to influence team strategy using modelling expertise
  
• Be pivotally involved in the hands-on analysis and interpretation of clinical PK/PD data, integrating clinical trial simulation strategies and disseminating the relevant risk/benefit implications to the Company's project development teams
  
• Developing and implementing new clinical pharmacology tools and technologies to drive smarter drug development for programs
  
• Representing the department and providing subject matter expertise on cross-functional project teams
  
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationship with colleagues within and outside the department
  
• Supervising, developing, and mentoring junior level scientists, both direct reports and via matrix structure in clinical pharmacology teams
  
• Authoring/reviewing/approving clinical protocols, analysis plans, study reports and regulatory submissions
  
• Developing high quality clinical pharmacology plans and content for global regulatory submissions, including INDs, IBs, NDAs, MAAs and pediatric plans
  
• Maintaining and establishing relationships and agreements with contract vendors
  
• Evaluating departmental and broader organizational SOPs as fit for purpose, in compliance with current scientific standards and regulatory requirements
  
• Ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and budgets to insure prompt and accurate execution of deliverables from clinical pharmacology studies and programs
  
• Understanding the impact of decisions and actions on the business and consulting with colleagues and management as applicable
  
• Participating in and collaborating with individuals from across the business in special projects
  
• Developing and presenting training within and outside the department
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience and a PhD, PharmD or MD degree with emphasis in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics or a closely related scientific discipline
  
• Experience in developing and implementing clinical pharmacology and modeling/simulation strategies for novel modalities (example: mAbs, antibody drug conjugates, bi-specifics, cell therapy, etc.) and deliver lifesaving medicines
  
• Proven track record of extensive experience in population modeling and simulations. Expertise with standard modelling and simulation software (NONMEM, S-Plus/R, etc) is required. Knowledge of other software - e.g. WinNonlin required
  
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging scientific standards regulatory requirements for assigned territories
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey complex technical information clearly
  
• Confidence and ability to present to and influence senior leaders
  
• Ability to critically analyze problems and provide creative solutions
  
• Confidence and discipline to work autonomously
  
• Genuine curiosity and drive to ask questions - looking for the ‘why' of every project
  
• Desire to strive for continuous improvement
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Virology therapeutic area experience
  

The salary range for this position is: $248,115.00 - $321,090.00. 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*.

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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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