Director, eDiscovery
Ankura
Senior Director, Medical Affairs – Evidence Generation
Gilead Sciences
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $255,425 - $363,660 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Provide scientific and strategic leadership for the design, execution, and interpretation of medical evidence generation activities supporting Kite's portfolio of innovative cell therapies
- Serve as a senior member of the Evidence Generation (EG) leadership team
- Support the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) for Kite assets
- Provide leadership to identify critical evidence gaps and define appropriate research approaches
- Provide scientific and medical oversight for all Medical Affairs / Kite Sponsored Studies
- Lead the development of clinical study concepts and protocols in collaboration with Medical and Clinical development teams
- Oversee the US Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) and Collaborative Research (CR) program
- Serve as the Medical Monitor for assigned evidence generation studies
- Lead the medical review, interpretation, and communication of study results
- Collaborate with Global Medical Strategy to ensure accurate dissemination of generated evidence
- Mentor and provide guidance to team members on evidence generation best practices
Requirements
- MD or equivalent medical degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in medical affairs, clinical development, or evidence generation roles
- Proven leadership in designing and managing clinical trials, including Phase IV and investigator-sponsored studies
- Understanding of the cell therapy landscape, including regulatory and post-approval evidence needs
- Experience in CAR-T or related advanced modalities (e.g., gene therapy, immuno-oncology)
- Demonstrated success in leading teams and cross-functional teams and external partnerships
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Familiarity with digital platforms and real-world data methodologies
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
clinical trialsevidence generationmedical oversightclinical study conceptsprotocol developmentinvestigator-sponsored studiesCAR-Tgene therapyimmuno-oncologyreal-world data methodologies
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingproject managementstakeholder engagementinfluencingmentoringcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
MD
