Senior Director, Clinical Development – MD

Gilead Sciences

. Lead the clinical development strategy for one or more oncology programs from IND-enabling activities through proof-of-concept and early development milestones .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $274,550 - $390,830 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading oncology clinical development programs, including IND-enabling activities and regulatory submissions, while ensuring participant safety and data integrity. Proven ability to mentor teams and influence cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

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Oncology Drug DevelopmentClinical Strategy LeadershipRegulatory SubmissionsScientific PublicationsMentoring Physicians

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Hard Skills

Clinical OversightMedical MonitoringProtocol AuthoringData Integrity ManagementFirst-In-Human DevelopmentProof-Of-Concept DevelopmentCell Therapy ExperienceRegulatory InteractionsClinical Study ExecutionBusiness Development Evaluations

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingInfluencing Cross-Functional TeamsRelationship BuildingTeam EmpowermentDynamic Environment Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

MD/DOBoard Certification in Hematology/Oncology

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical DevelopmentClinical Development PlansHealth Authority MeetingsInvestigator MeetingsScientific AdvisorsKey Opinion LeadersRegulatory RequirementsExternal Innovation AssessmentsLicensing OpportunitiesCellular Therapy Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the clinical development strategy for one or more oncology programs from IND-enabling activities through proof-of-concept and early development milestones
Provide clinical oversight and medical monitoring across clinical studies, ensuring participant safety, data integrity, and high-quality execution
Lead cross-functional teams in designing, implementing, and executing clinical development plans and studies
Author and review protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, regulatory documents, and other clinical development deliverables
Provide strategic leadership for regulatory interactions and submissions, including INDs and health authority meetings
Collaborate with Research, Translational Sciences, Clinical Operations, Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and CMC teams
Build and maintain relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, scientific advisors, and external stakeholders
Present clinical data and development strategies to governance committees, health authorities, scientific conferences, and investigator meetings
Lead or contribute to scientific publications and presentations
Mentor junior physicians and contribute to portfolio strategy, business development evaluations, and external innovation assessments
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO with 6+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience, including substantial experience in biopharmaceutical clinical development
Board certification in Hematology/Oncology or a related specialty preferred
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
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive decision-making in a matrix environment
Proven track record of scientific leadership through publications, presentations, advisory boards, and engagement with external experts and key opinion leaders
Experience mentoring and developing physicians, scientists, and cross-functional team members
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to balance scientific rigor, operational feasibility, regulatory requirements, and business objectives
Experience evaluating external innovation, licensing opportunities, partnerships, or business development transactions preferred
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, effectively managing competing priorities with minimal direction
Willingness to travel up to 25%

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