Director, Clinical Development (MD)

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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Job Description

Job Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

As a Director, Clinical Development (MD), at Gilead You will lead key elements of clinical development programs within the inflammation and immunology therapeutic area. In this role, you will provide scientific and medical leadership for assigned development programs, contribute to clinical strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance investigational therapies through early clinical development. You may serve as the responsible physician for selected studies and will support protocol development, study execution, data interpretation, regulatory submissions, and scientific communications.

This position is based at Gilead's global headquarters in Foster City, California, with a hybrid work model that includes optional work-from-home days on Mondays and Fridays.

Clinical Development Strategy & Program Leadership

• Contribute to or lead development of Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and Clinical Development Plans for assigned molecules and products.
• Provide scientific and clinical leadership to cross-functional teams to support development objectives, project milestones, and timelines.
• Support clinical strategy decisions through interpretation of emerging clinical and scientific data.

Clinical Trial Design & Execution

• Lead or contribute to clinical trial protocol design and development.
• Provide ongoing medical monitoring for clinical studies, including eligibility review, safety assessment, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance activities.
• Support study conduct in accordance with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and company procedures.

Regulatory & Scientific Contributions

• Contribute to the preparation and review of regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, health authority responses, and development documentation.
• Support development of clinical study reports and other study-related deliverables.
• Provide clinical development expertise for publications, abstracts, presentations, and scientific communications.

Data Review & Evidence Generation

• Coordinate the collection, review, and interpretation of clinical data to support internal decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on data listings, summary tables, analyses, and study results presentations.
• Present clinical and scientific findings at investigator meetings, scientific congresses, and other external forums.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions to advance assigned clinical programs.
• Influence project direction through scientific expertise and matrix leadership.

Basic Qualifications

MD or DO Degree and Ten years of experience, 4+ years of clinical, scientific, and/or drug development experience in biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, consulting, academia, or a related environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials.
• Board certification in Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Allergy and Immunology, or a related specialty.
• Familiarity with systemic autoimmune diseases and immunology drug development.
• Experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience leading small cross-functional project teams in clinical research or clinical development.

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