Sr Director, Nonclinical Safety
About The Position
The Nonclinical Sciences Department at Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly motivated veterinary anatomic pathologist to provide expert pathology and scientific support for nonclinical studies and safety strategies to support drug development from discovery through marketed products. This team-facing role involves collaboration with departmental colleagues and cross-functional teams throughout nonclinical drug development, supporting various molecular modalities, therapeutic areas, and spanning across research and regulatory pathology areas. The primary function of this role is to provide the interpretation, integration, and communication of complex anatomic and clinical pathology findings for novel therapeutics. Additional opportunities to participate in due diligence teams, serve in project team leadership roles, drive mechanistic studies, and participate in Gilead-wide working groups/cross-functional initiatives are available.
Requirements
- DVM with a PhD in a relevant biological discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Recognized board certification in anatomic pathology.
- At least 8+ years of toxicologic pathology experience in a pharmaceutical R&D environment, including screening, IND-enabling and development studies in rodent and non-rodent species.
- Demonstrated issue-resolution experience.
- High level of understanding of the drug discovery, development and regulatory process, including experience working directly on drug development project teams and Regulatory Authority interactions and submissions.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Anatomic pathology residency training and specialty board certification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and presenting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous industry experience is beneficial, though not required.
- Professional experience as a project pathologist in the biopharmaceutical industry is preferred.
- Strong decision-making, complex problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proven strengths in critical data analysis and interpretation.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated scientific productivity (such as publications and conference presentations).
- Deep experience in immunology, virology, or oncology is highly desirable.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior scientists, while fostering a culture of scientific rigor and collaboration.
- Working knowledge of digital pathology, image analysis, and AI is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert pathology and scientific support for nonclinical studies and safety strategies to support drug development from discovery through marketed products.
- Interpret, integrate, and communicate complex anatomic and clinical pathology findings for novel therapeutics.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues and cross-functional teams throughout nonclinical drug development.
- Support various molecular modalities, therapeutic areas, and spanning across research and regulatory pathology areas.
- Participate in due diligence teams.
- Serve in project team leadership roles.
- Drive mechanistic studies.
- Participate in Gilead-wide working groups/cross-functional initiatives.
- Represent the nonclinical pathology function in external scientific forums/consortia, cross-functional strategic discussions, and regulatory interactions.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
