Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Kite Pharma•Foster City, CA

5d•$237,575 - $338,250

About The Position

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. 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 Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description The Medical Director will lead the execution of multiple clinical trials in hematologic malignancies, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to advance a novel CAR T-cell therapy for patients. This role requires strong leadership and exceptional cross‑functional collaboration, working hand‑in‑hand with study start‑up and operational teams to ensure efficient and high‑quality trial delivery. The Medical Director will also build and maintain productive relationships with external clinical sites to support successful study conduct. In addition, this role includes direct participation in regulatory interactions to facilitate and progress study activities.

Requirements

MD or equivalent with 4+ years of experience managing oncology trials

Nice To Haves

Board certification/specialization in Hematology or Oncology
At least 2 years of relevant drug development experience, either within industry or as a clinical investigator/physician scientist in academia, or equivalent experience
Proven clinical development strategist with experience designing, implementing and conducting clinical trials, with emphasis on proof-of-concept and first-in-human studies
Knowledge of carrying out hematology/oncology clinical trials, including knowledge of hematology/oncology treatment options
Strategic leadership and tactical skills, excellent initiative and judgment, and demonstrated ability to positively represent the goals of Kite
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal colleagues and external contacts, including key thought leaders, and investigators
Demonstrated ability to work well in teams in a cross functional manner
Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
May travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

Provide medical monitoring to multiple oncology clinical trials
Lead project teams to design and implement clinical studies
Write protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports and review clinical trial documents
Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits with clinical trial investigators
Execute and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets
Translate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunities
Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders
Work with internal regulatory affairs team and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, and ensure compliance with these external guidelines
Work with internal pre-clinical scientists, translational scientists, business and commercial organizations in a cross functional manner
Work in a team environment comprising clinical operations, biomarker specialists, CROs, and regulatory affairs
Perform other duties as required
Support, provide input into regulatory filing documents, conduct regulatory filings

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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