Clinical Pharmacology Associate Director

Gilead Sciences

Clinical Pharmacology Associate Director managing quantitative analyses in Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology Therapeutic Areas at Gilead. Leading innovative strategies and serving as a subject matter expert for drug development.

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
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 strategy and content as appropriate
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
Demonstrated excellence in effectively managing multiple pharmacometrics analyses deliverables and priorities through matrix management and leadership
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

pharmacometricsmodeling and simulationquantitative analysesdata-driven decision makingdose regimen optimizationclinical pharmacologymathematicsPhase I studiesPhase II studiesPhase III studies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsflexibilityadaptabilityproject managementteam collaborationtraining developmentscientific excellenceproblem-solving

Certifications

PhDPharmDMasters in pharmaceutical sciencesBachelors in pharmaceutical sciences