Clinical Development Scientist

Gilead Sciences

Clinical Development Scientist supporting late-stage oncology trials for Kite’s CAR-T cancer immunotherapies. Developing protocols, analyzing clinical data, and supporting regulatory submissions across hybrid US locations.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeParsippany • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $133,195 - $189,640 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in late-stage oncology clinical development, including protocol preparation, regulatory document review, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice. Proficient in managing clinical study activities and addressing scientific inquiries while ensuring compliance with FDA and EMA regulations.

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Clinical Study ManagementProtocol DevelopmentRegulatory Document PreparationOncology Drug DevelopmentData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchStudy ProtocolsData ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsMultiple Myeloma KnowledgeCAR-T Therapy ExperienceGood Clinical PracticeFDA RegulationsEMA Regulations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityQuick Learner

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeClinical Trial Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePharmDPhD

Industry Keywords

OncologyClinical TrialsDrug DevelopmentICH GuidelinesScientific Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support late-stage oncology clinical development in collaboration with the Clinical Scientist Lead
Collaborate on functional-area activities during program implementation
Support clinical study start-up, execution, and closeout
Develop study concept sheets and protocols
Participate in protocol review discussions on scientific and procedural study-design aspects
Prepare protocols, amendments, study-manual sections, Investigator meeting notebooks, and related documents
Contribute to CRF, Data Management Manual, and Data Analysis Plan design and development
Address scientific and procedural questions from Investigators
Contribute to preparing and reviewing data listings, summary tables, study results, manuscripts, and scientific presentations
Assist with regulatory-document preparation and review
Anticipate moderately complex clinical-study obstacles and implement solutions with guidance
Provide clinical monitoring for clinical studies or components of larger studies
Summarize published scientific information to support new study development
Adhere to regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice, and Gilead SOPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and Six Years' Experience OR Master's Degree and Four Years' Experience
PharmD or PhD in clinical research or clinical pharmacology preferred
Relevant scientific and/or drug development experience
Experience in Multiple Myeloma and/or CAR-T Therapy preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office and other job-related programs
Ability to learn quickly
Flexibility and adaptability to change and ability to move between projects
Proven analytical abilities through past experience and/or academic research
Understanding of drug development phases and associated clinical trials across phases
Knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice
Familiarity with standard clinical procedures
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to travel when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility may vary based on role
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Travel opportunities when needed