Clinical Pharmacology Associate Director

Gilead Sciences

Clinical Pharmacology Associate Director at Gilead focused on quantitative analyses in drug development. Responsible for innovative strategies in Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology Therapeutic Areas.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,905 - $230,230 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle quantitative analyses in the Oncology, Inflammation and Virology Therapeutic Areas of Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Responsible for the conduct as well as interpretation and reporting of the analyses, and support of regulatory filings.
Champion model-informed drug development (MIDD) across drug discovery and development and serve as a subject matter expert for modeling and simulation to cross-functional partners.
Leading quantitative and innovative strategies within clinical pharmacology to impact MIDD during the life cycle of the program.
Evaluate and apply state-of-the-art quantitative pharmacology approaches for clinical pharmacology decision-making and for global regulatory submissions, including INDs, IBs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, and pediatric plans in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Guide dose regimen/optimization strategies in partnership with other therapeutic area leads and clinical pharmacology leads to enable data-driven decisions.
Develop high-quality modeling and simulation strategy and content: author/review/approve modeling and simulation analysis plans and outputs, interpretation, and presentation of key findings to regulators and to stakeholders as needed.
Ensure adherence to agreed timelines and budgets to ensure prompt and accurate execution of deliverables from clinical pharmacology studies and programs.
Develop and present training within and outside the department as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, PharmD, or equivalent degree (pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, or related discipline) with 2-4+ years’ relevant pharmacometrics research or development experience OR Masters or equivalent degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, or related discipline with 8+ years’ relevant pharmacometrics research or development experience OR Bachelors or equivalent degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, or related discipline with 10+ years’ relevant pharmacometrics research or development experience.
Significant experience working on, with, and leading cross-functional project/program teams in life sciences.
Extensive experience in pharmacometrics leading and authoring modeling and simulation plans and having responsibility for the scientific execution of related analyses across Phase I – IV studies.
Relevant experience in the Oncology, Virology, and/or Inflammation Therapeutic Areas.
Proficiency in mathematics
Demonstrated ability to be a fast learner.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
Recognized for sustained scientific excellence.
Extensive knowledge of quantitative analyses as well as the physiological/pharmacological aspects of drugs.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrable abilities to effectively communicate project direction and status to varying organizational levels, including leadership teams and executives.
When needed, ability to travel.

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

pharmacometricsquantitative analysesmodeling and simulationclinical pharmacologyregulatory submissionsdose regimen optimizationmathematicsmodel-informed drug developmentPhase I studiesPhase IV studies

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsflexibilityadaptabilityfast learnerleadershipcollaborationtraining developmentproject managementscientific excellence

Certifications

PhDPharmDMasters degreeBachelors degree