Assoc Clinical Pharmacology Director

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

15h•$177,905 - $253,220

About The Position

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. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description We are looking for an Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology based in our Foster City, CA office or Parsippany, NJ office. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to pursuing scientific invention to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. Specific Job Responsibilities: As a member of a drug development team, routinely provides input into product development strategies and/or research or clinical development plans for assigned products / projects. Authors the clinical pharmacology plan for one or more products in the assigned disease or therapeutic area. Leads and manages design and conduct of clinical pharmacology studies of increasing complexity, which includes responsibilities for leading the respective cross-functional study team. With input from others, designs clinical pharmacology study protocols, study data analysis, modeling and simulation plans. Leads study protocol review discussions concerning scientific and procedural aspects of pharmacology study design. Works with cross-functional partners and study sites to implement and monitor clinical pharmacology studies. Addresses clinical issues arising from clinical pharmacology studies. Directs the activities and resources for both internal and external study partners. Manages study timelines and resources to ensure timely and accurate execution of clinical pharmacology studies. Conducts PK-PD and related analyses and provides clinical pharmacology input into or otherwise authors study documentation, data analysis / management plans and scientific presentations or literature. Analyzes, interprets and authors documents for clinical and regulatory submissions. Presents project updates and other key milestone information to cross-functional partners and stakeholders. May support business development / due diligence activities as a clinical pharmacology expert. Represents clinical pharmacology for the assigned project team in interactions with regulatory agencies. Anticipates problems that may arise in clinical trials and develops solutions for these using precedents and original thinking. Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.

Requirements

Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s and 10+ years of relevant experience OR
PhD or PharmD in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology or related discipline
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey complex technical information clearly to others are required.
Experience using pharmacokinetic program and analysis software (such as WinNonlin)
Experience leading small cross-functional project teams and managing clinical project deliverables through matrix management
Significant experience leading clinical pharmacology study concept and protocol design, authoring clinical pharmacology development plans,
Thorough knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP governing the conduct of clinical studies.
Has significant knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements related to clinical pharmacology.
Demonstrate ability to effectively apply business acumen to strategic scientific projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience contributing to regulatory filings is strongly preferred
Experience supporting clinical publications and presentations
Demonstrate ability to be a fast learner.
Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, to move between projects easily and provide support/expertise where needed.
When needed, ability to travel.

Responsibilities

As a member of a drug development team, routinely provides input into product development strategies and/or research or clinical development plans for assigned products / projects.
Authors the clinical pharmacology plan for one or more products in the assigned disease or therapeutic area.
Leads and manages design and conduct of clinical pharmacology studies of increasing complexity, which includes responsibilities for leading the respective cross-functional study team.
With input from others, designs clinical pharmacology study protocols, study data analysis, modeling and simulation plans.
Leads study protocol review discussions concerning scientific and procedural aspects of pharmacology study design.
Works with cross-functional partners and study sites to implement and monitor clinical pharmacology studies.
Addresses clinical issues arising from clinical pharmacology studies.
Directs the activities and resources for both internal and external study partners.
Manages study timelines and resources to ensure timely and accurate execution of clinical pharmacology studies.
Conducts PK-PD and related analyses and provides clinical pharmacology input into or otherwise authors study documentation, data analysis / management plans and scientific presentations or literature.
Analyzes, interprets and authors documents for clinical and regulatory submissions.
Presents project updates and other key milestone information to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
May support business development / due diligence activities as a clinical pharmacology expert.
Represents clinical pharmacology for the assigned project team in interactions with regulatory agencies.
Anticipates problems that may arise in clinical trials and develops solutions for these using precedents and original thinking.
Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.

Benefits

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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