Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Role: Senior leader overseeing clinical operations for Gilead's Phase I-IV trials across multiple therapeutic areas, with a focus on complex study management, resource allocation, and vendor oversight. Responsibilities include developing strategies, ensuring trial timelines and budgets are met, managing CROs and vendors, and leading cross-functional study teams. The role involves strategic planning, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and contributing to study documentation. It also includes people management, talent development, and fostering an inclusive team environment. Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of experience, or advanced degrees with proportionally fewer years; prior experience in clinical trial management, especially in oncology (Phase 1 FIH studies preferred), and vendor management. Preferred skills include expertise in study design, regulatory documentation, SOP development, and cross-functional leadership within life sciences. High-value details: leadership of complex clinical programs, extensive CRO/vendor oversight, oncology focus, early to late-stage trial experience, and working within GxP and regulatory frameworks. Location options include Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, with no specific travel expectations noted.