Clinical Program Manager, Early Phase Virology
Gilead Sciences
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Operations is responsible for the worldwide execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas, ensuring trials are performed in accordance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory guidelines to provide timely, high-quality clinical data.
You will oversee successful execution of studies (or multiple studies) within a program or multiple programs, including financial responsibility. You will manage resources by assessing resource needs and optimally deploying resources to support a fluid “One Ops” workforce.
You will participate in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives. You may act as the business process owner (BPO) and/or serve as a subject matter expert, championing new ideas, best practices, external benchmarking, and standardization.
Responsibilities (Example):
- Provide ongoing financial oversight; manage trials within budgets and timelines.
- Lead cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influence stakeholders.
- Partner to manage/adjust timelines and budgets; communicate status, issues, and escalate as needed.
- Contribute to study documentation (including protocols); participate in RFPs and CRO/vendor oversight.
- Implement risk assessment/mitigation; resolve issues within national/international regulations; ensure compliance with policies/processes.
- People Leader Path: manage, hire/develop/retain talent; set expectations; coach and develop team performance.
Requirements:
- BA/BS/RN with 8+ years relevant experience, or MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 6+ years.
- 4+ years cross-functional study management or related leadership in life sciences (including leading study/project teams).
- Experience developing RFPs; CRO/vendor selection and oversight.
- Proven full start-up to close-out clinical study management; author clinical study/regulatory documentation and SOPs.
- Meets Senior CTM grade 28 requirements.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Advanced disease/therapeutic area knowledge; full-cycle study management.
- FDA/EMA, ICH, and GCP knowledge; ability to author documentation.
- Ability to lead/influence programs; strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and matrix-environment skills; coaching and change management.
- Travel as required.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary range (base): Bay Area $182,070–$235,620; Other US $165,495–$214,170. May be eligible for discretionary bonus, stock-based incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application:
- For current employees/contractors, apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
You will oversee successful execution of studies (or multiple studies) within a program or multiple programs, including financial responsibility. You will manage resources by assessing resource needs and optimally deploying resources to support a fluid “One Ops” workforce.
You will participate in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives. You may act as the business process owner (BPO) and/or serve as a subject matter expert, championing new ideas, best practices, external benchmarking, and standardization.
Responsibilities (Example):
- Provide ongoing financial oversight; manage trials within budgets and timelines.
- Lead cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influence stakeholders.
- Partner to manage/adjust timelines and budgets; communicate status, issues, and escalate as needed.
- Contribute to study documentation (including protocols); participate in RFPs and CRO/vendor oversight.
- Implement risk assessment/mitigation; resolve issues within national/international regulations; ensure compliance with policies/processes.
- People Leader Path: manage, hire/develop/retain talent; set expectations; coach and develop team performance.
Requirements:
- BA/BS/RN with 8+ years relevant experience, or MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 6+ years.
- 4+ years cross-functional study management or related leadership in life sciences (including leading study/project teams).
- Experience developing RFPs; CRO/vendor selection and oversight.
- Proven full start-up to close-out clinical study management; author clinical study/regulatory documentation and SOPs.
- Meets Senior CTM grade 28 requirements.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Advanced disease/therapeutic area knowledge; full-cycle study management.
- FDA/EMA, ICH, and GCP knowledge; ability to author documentation.
- Ability to lead/influence programs; strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and matrix-environment skills; coaching and change management.
- Travel as required.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary range (base): Bay Area $182,070–$235,620; Other US $165,495–$214,170. May be eligible for discretionary bonus, stock-based incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application:
- For current employees/contractors, apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.