Gilead Sciences, Inc. Posted August 5, 2026

Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Foster City, United States Full time
Clinical Development Director

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About this opportunity

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.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

You will typically lead multiple components of clinical trial programs in Inflammation/Fibrosis clinical development, including primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and/or metabolic dysfunction-associated

steatohepatitis (MASH). You may also act as the Physician Responsible on certain projects. For the assigned projects, you are accountable or various aspects of ongoing clinical trial program-related activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, study protocol preparation, additional study or investigator documentation, contributions to data analysis plans, study reporting, and clinical development inputs into regulatory documentation, publications and scientific presentations. This work will include the synthesis of data from Phase 3 and other studies, supporting activities linked to global registration of a late-stage therapeutic in clinical development, including assisting in the execution of clinical postmarketing requirements, and other clinical development-related commitments.

EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides input into or leads the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules /products.

Provides scientific and clinical guidance to cross-functional teams and colleagues to meet clinical development project deliverables and timelines.

Provides input into, or otherwise leads, clinical trial protocol design, clinical study reports and health authority inquiries.

Provides ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.

Manages the clinical development component(s) in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures and development plans.

Coordinates the collection and assimilation of ongoing data for internal analysis and review.

Coordinates and manages the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results and scientific presentations.

Presents scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings.

Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.

REQUIREMENTS:

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

Minimum Education & Experience

MD or equivalent with 4+ years’ clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment.

Board certification in hepatology, gastroenterology is preferred; however, other inflammatory backgrounds including pulmonology, rheumatology, immunology with experience performing clinical research studies in those with chronic liver diseases, inflammation/fibrosis, autoimmunity and/or PBC/MASH also considered.

Experience in the biopharma industry is preferred, with clinical experience in medical monitoring and familiarity addressing medical concerns.

Significant experience working on, with and leading cross-functional project/program teams in life sciences, healthcare, consulting or academia.

Experience taking the lead on study concept and protocol design, regulatory filings, clinical publications and presentations.

Demonstrated excellence in complex project management and effectively managing multiple clinical project deliverables and priorities through matrix management and leadership.

Knowledge & Other Requirements

Proven analytical abilities as demonstrated through past experience and/or academic research.

Has core expertise in the assigned or related disease area, as evidenced by ability to independently lead clinical development for deliverables for one or more projects.

Has thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development and execution of clinical trials.

Strong communication and organizational skills. Demonstrable abilities to effectively communicate project direction and status to varying organizational levels, including leadership teams, executives and steering committees.

When needed, ability to travel.

The salary range for this position is: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00. 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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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com  for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the  'Know Your Rights' poster.

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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the  legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

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Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Foster City, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Development role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 184 comparable Director Clinical Development roles across 28 biopharma companies.

184Comparable roles tracked
157Currently active
28Companies hiring similar roles
17Countries represented

Salary context

89 of 184 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $261,375/yr – $338,250/yr
Lowest disclosed · Clinical Research Director (P4-P5) · Lilly $101,379/yr – $181,067/yr
Peer group range $141,223 – $392,100 (median $270,750)

Where these roles are based

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United States134
Spain10
United Kingdom9
India5
Poland4
China4

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Seniority mix

184 of 184 peers have a known seniority level

Director140
Principal23
Senior Director21

Therapeutic area mix

78 of 184 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology34
Immunology18
Cardiovascular / CVRM7
Neuroscience7
Respiratory6
Dermatology & Aesthetics2
Ophthalmology2
Rare Disease1
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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