Director, Clinical Development – MD

Gilead Sciences

Medical Director providing oversight for clinical trials at Kite Pharma, focusing on neurology and autoimmune diseases. Collaborating on study designs and ensuring regulatory compliance with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $261,375 - $338,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical oversight and medical monitoring for one or more clinical trials in neurology and/or autoimmune disease
Contribute to the design and implementation of clinical studies, including early-phase and proof-of-concept trials
Draft and/or review protocols, protocol amendments, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, informed consent forms, safety narratives, and other clinical trial documents
Participate in investigator meetings, site engagement activities, and selected site initiation activities with clinical trial investigators
Support execution of clinical development plans by identifying study risks, proposing mitigations, and helping track milestones, deliverables, and budget-conscious study decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO required
Approximately 2 to 5 years of clinical, scientific, and/or drug development experience in biopharma, academia, healthcare, or related settings
Working knowledge of clinical trial design, protocol development, safety review, and Good Clinical Practice
Ability to function effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial designprotocol developmentsafety reviewGood Clinical Practiceclinical monitoringclinical study reportsinformed consent formsrisk identificationmilestone trackingbudget management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteam collaborationcommunication skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

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