Associate Clinical Development Director (MD)

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

1d•$226,185 - $292,710

About The Position

The Associate Clinical Development Director contributes to multiple aspects of clinical development programs within the Virology Therapeutic Area. As part of a cross-functional team, the role supports planning, execution, monitoring, and interpretation of clinical studies. For assigned projects, the position contributes to clinical trial activities spanning protocol development, investigator and study documentation, medical monitoring, data review and interpretation, study reporting, regulatory submissions, scientific publications, and presentations. The role offers broad experience across the clinical development process while helping advance therapies for viral diseases. The position provides scientific and clinical expertise to cross-functional teams, supports clinical development deliverables and timelines, and conducts ongoing medical monitoring. It also contributes to regulatory documents and development plans, clinical data analysis, study results, and scientific communications. The position adheres to regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice, and Gilead SOPs. The description also outlines People Leader accountabilities: creating inclusion, developing talent, and empowering teams.

Requirements

MD.
Strong scientific and medical knowledge and ability to critically evaluate and interpret clinical and scientific data.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Training and/or experience in Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Hepatology, or a related medical specialty.
Exposure to clinical research through academic, fellowship, investigator-initiated, translational, or industry-sponsored studies.
Interest in clinical drug development and clinical trial design, with a demonstrated desire to build expertise in these areas.
Experience presenting scientific or clinical data through publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, or other scholarly activities.
Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in academic, clinical, research, or industry settings.
Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute across projects as needed.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, demonstrated through clinical practice, research, academic training, or other professional experiences.
Foundational understanding of the drug development process and clinical research, or strong interest and aptitude for learning these areas.
Familiarity with FDA and EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, GCP, and standard clinical research principles; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and clinical expertise to cross-functional teams in support of clinical development project deliverables and timelines.
Contribute to development and review of clinical trial protocols, clinical study reports, and responses to health authority inquiries.
Provide ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.
Contribute clinical development components to the preparation and review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures, and development plans.
Support collection, review, and interpretation of clinical data for internal analysis and decision-making.
Manage preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, and scientific presentations.
Present scientific and clinical information at investigator meetings, internal forums, and scientific conferences.
Adhere to study-conduct regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice standards, and Gilead SOPs.
Create inclusion by modeling inclusive leadership and embedding diversity in team management.
Develop talent by understanding employees' skills, experience, aspirations, and potential, coaching them, and supporting their growth.
Empower teams by aligning goals with organizational objectives, holding teams accountable, removing barriers, and connecting them to the broader organization.