Director, Clinical Operations

Gilead Sciences

Director of Clinical Operations at Gilead managing international oncology clinical trials and leading multifunctional teams. Ensuring project milestones and budgets across projects for life-changing scientific innovations.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,375 - $272,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership and therapeutic expertise for the successful management of international clinical trials (Phase I - IV)
Responsible for oversight and strategic direction across multiple projects
Initiates continuous efforts in reviewing and identifying best practices among study teams
Directs development of SOPs within department
Manages study teams to ensure deployment of resources
Travels nationally and internationally as required
Represents the company at professional events

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in a relevant scientific discipline
12+ years of relevant experience with a MS degree
14+ years of experience with an RN (2 or 3 year certificate)
Prior experience leading and overseeing oncology clinical trials
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and delivery of Phase 1 oncology clinical trials
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills
Ability to lead multifunctional teams
Complex problem-solving skills
Experience managing cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trialsoncology clinical trialsPhase I clinical trialsPhase II clinical trialsPhase III clinical trialsPhase IV clinical trialsSOP developmentproject managementresource managementbest practices identification

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationproblem-solvingteam leadershipstrategic directionmultifunctional team managementorganizational skillscollaboration

Certifications

MS degreeRN certification