Exec Director, Clinical Development (MD)U

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

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Job Description
 

Position Summary

The Executive Director, Clinical Development – HIV Treatment & Cure is responsible for providing strategic and scientific leadership across Gilead’s HIV treatment and cure portfolio.

This position is responsible for strategic and scientific leadership across Gilead’s HIV treatment and cure portfolio, including clinical development strategy, program oversight, data interpretation, and cross-functional leadership.

*** This role is located in Foster City, CA but we would also consider remote work for highly qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HIV clinical development strategy and execution across treatment and cure programs
• Oversee study design, execution, data interpretation, and benefit-risk assessment

Scientific & Regulatory Leadership

• Provide scientific and regulatory leadership for key development deliverables and interactions
• Lead key regulatory interactions and major development deliverables

Leadership, Talent & Culture

• Lead and develop senior clinical leaders and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and collaboration

Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration

• Collaborate across key functions and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Influence senior stakeholders and lead complex cross-functional initiatives

Minimum Education & Experience

• Advanced degree (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent, with significant biopharmaceutical drug development experience
• Typically requires 8+ years of experience with an MD or equivalent, or 14+ years with an advanced scientific degree
• Extensive experience leading HIV or related biopharma clinical development programs
• Experience with study planning, protocol design, regulatory filings, and major scientific communications
• People management experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders is strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

• Expert knowledge of drug development and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in cross-functional settings
• Demonstrated ability to set direction, lead change, and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment
• Ability to lead effectively in a multidisciplinary, cross-functional environment and foster inclusive, open dialogue
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear strategy and execution plans
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, align senior stakeholders, and drive commitment to cross-functional priorities

The salary range for this position is:

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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