Senior Director, Clinical Development – MD

Gilead Sciences

. Provide clinical oversight and medical monitoring to one or more clinical trials .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $274,550 - $390,830 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive clinical research and drug development expertise, particularly in neurology and neuro autoimmune diseases, with a strong focus on leading clinical trials and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide strategic leadership while maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders.

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MD/DOClinical Research ExperienceDrug Development ExperiencePhase 1-3 Trials ManagementNeurology Specialization

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignProtocol WritingRegulatory ComplianceClinical Study Report WritingInvestigator Meeting ConductingBLA and MAA Regulatory FilingsProof-of-Concept StudiesFirst-in-Human StudiesContingency PlanningTechnical and Strategic Advice

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipExcellent InitiativeJudgmentCross-Functional CollaborationCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification in Neurology

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsDrug DevelopmentNeuro Autoimmune DiseasesClinical OversightInvestigator BrochuresScientific PublicationBusiness Development OpportunitiesPatient Advocacy GroupsClinical OperationsBiomarker Specialists

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical oversight and medical monitoring to one or more clinical trials
Lead project teams to design and implement clinical studies
Write protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports and review clinical trial documents
Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits
Implement drug development strategic plans and develop contingency plans
Provide technical and strategic advice and 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 external 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
Provide clinical expertise for BLA and MAA regulatory filings and responses to regulatory authorities
Guide interactions with medical experts, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups and internal stakeholders
Present scientific information at conferences and investigator meetings
Lead scientific publication authorship where applicable
Assist in evaluating business development opportunities
Create inclusion, develop talent and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO and 6+ years of clinical research or drug development experience
Board certification/specialization in neurology preferred
Experience managing phase 1-3 trials preferred
4+ years of relevant drug development experience, either within industry or as a clinical investigator/physician scientist in academia, or equivalent experience
Drug development experience in neurological diseases, including neuro autoimmune diseases, highly desired
Experience designing, implementing and conducting clinical trials, with emphasis on proof-of-concept and first-in-human studies
Strategic leadership and tactical skills, excellent initiative and judgment
Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external contacts
Ability to work well in cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate and work in a self-guided manner with scientific/technical personnel
Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and willing to accept responsibilities outside of the initial job description
Comfortable in a dynamic small company environment with minimal direction
Ability to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
May travel up to 25%

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