Director, Clinical Development – MD

Gilead Sciences

Medical Director leading hematologic malignancy trials for Kite, a CAR T-cell cancer immunotherapy company. Advancing clinical development, regulatory filings, and first-in-human studies.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeFoster City • California, Maryland, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $261,375 - $338,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical trials in hematologic malignancies, with a strong focus on CAR T-cell therapy and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage relationships with key stakeholders while executing strategic drug development plans.

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MD Or Equivalent4+ Years Experience Managing Oncology TrialsBoard Certification/Specialization In Hematology Or OncologyExperience Designing And Conducting Clinical TrialsStrategic Leadership And Tactical Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignMedical MonitoringRegulatory FilingProtocol WritingOncology Treatment KnowledgeProof-Of-Concept StudiesFirst-In-Human StudiesContingency PlanningBudget ManagementTechnical And Strategic Advice

Soft Skills

Excellent Initiative And JudgmentCross-Functional Team CollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsSelf-Motivated

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In HematologyBoard Certification In Oncology

Industry Keywords

Hematologic MalignanciesCAR T-Cell TherapyClinical OperationsRegulatory AffairsPharmaceutical Industry Ethical GuidelinesInvestigator MeetingsSite Initiation VisitsBiomarker SpecialistsCROsClinical Development Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the execution of multiple clinical trials in hematologic malignancies
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance a novel CAR T-cell therapy
Provide medical monitoring to multiple oncology clinical trials
Lead project teams to design and implement clinical studies
Write protocols, investigator brochures and clinical study reports
Review clinical trial documents
Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits
Execute and deploy drug development strategic plans
Develop contingency plans and provide technical and strategic advice
Meet milestones and budgets
Translate research and nonclinical findings into clinical development opportunities
Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders
Work with regulatory affairs and ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry ethical guidelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with pre-clinical scientists, translational scientists, business and commercial organizations
Work with clinical operations, biomarker specialists, CROs and regulatory affairs
Support and provide input into regulatory filing documents
Conduct regulatory filings
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or equivalent
4+ years of experience managing oncology trials
Board certification/specialization in Hematology or Oncology
At least 2 years of relevant drug development experience, either within industry or as a clinical investigator/physician scientist in academia, or equivalent experience
Experience designing, implementing and conducting clinical trials, with emphasis on proof-of-concept and first-in-human studies
Knowledge of carrying out hematology/oncology clinical trials, including knowledge of hematology/oncology treatment options
Strategic leadership and tactical skills
Excellent initiative and judgment
Demonstrated ability to positively represent the goals of Kite
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external contacts, including key thought leaders and investigators
Demonstrated ability to work well in cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction
Able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
May travel up to 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance