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Gilead Sciences

Senior Director, Clinical Development

Gilead Sciences

Leading clinical development strategy and execution for oncology programs at Kite, focusing on innovative cancer immunotherapies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape development programs and achieve milestones.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $255,425 - $363,660 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide strategic and scientific leadership for one or more development programs
  • Shape clinical development strategy, overseeing execution across multiple studies
  • Influence development decisions, represent clinical development to senior leadership and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance programs in alignment with corporate objectives
  • Author and review protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory documents
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of clinical studies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MD/DO with 6+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience
  • Significant experience leading oncology drug development programs with responsibility for clinical strategy and execution
  • Demonstrated experience leading first-in-human, proof-of-concept, and registrational development programs
  • Cell therapy experience preferred, including autologous, allogeneic, and/or in vivo cellular therapy platforms.
  • Experience leading interactions with global health authorities and supporting major regulatory submissions.
  • Strong strategic thinking
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, effectively managing competing priorities
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
Clinical Development StrategyProtocol AuthoringInvestigator Brochure ReviewRegulatory Document PreparationClinical Study DesignFirst-In-Human DevelopmentProof-Of-Concept DevelopmentRegistrational Development
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingAdaptabilityCollaborationLeadership