Senior Director, Clinical Development – MD

Gilead Sciences

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $274,550 - $355,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial oversight and drug development, with a strong focus on neurological diseases and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop strategic plans, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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MD/DO6+ Years Clinical Research ExperienceDrug Development in Neurological DiseasesPhase 1–3 Trial ManagementRegulatory Compliance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignProtocol WritingClinical Study Report WritingInvestigator Meeting ConductingRegulatory Filing ExpertiseStrategic PlanningContingency PlanningClinical EvaluationProof-of-Concept StudiesFirst-in-Human Studies

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipExcellent InitiativeJudgmentCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification in Neurology

Industry Keywords

Clinical OversightMedical MonitoringPharmaceutical IndustryCross-Functional CollaborationThought Leader InteractionPatient Advocacy GroupsScientific PublicationDynamic Environment Adaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical oversight and medical monitoring for one or more clinical trials
Lead project teams in designing and implementing clinical studies
Write protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports; review clinical trial documents
Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits
Implement drug development strategic plans, 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
Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
Collaborate cross-functionally with pre-clinical scientists, translational scientists, business, commercial, clinical operations, biomarker, CRO, and regulatory affairs teams
Provide clinical expertise for regulatory filings, including BLA and MAA, and respond to regulatory authority questions related to IND submissions, clinical trial applications, and filing procedures
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 clinical evaluation of business development opportunities
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO
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, 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, emphasizing proof-of-concept and first-in-human studies
Strategic leadership and tactical skills, excellent initiative and judgment
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal colleagues, external contacts, thought leaders, and investigators
Ability to work cross-functionally in teams
Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to accept responsibilities outside the initial job description
Comfort working in a dynamic small-company environment with minimal direction
Ability to adjust workload based on changing priorities
May 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