Clinical Program Manager, Early Phase Virology
Gilead Sciences
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Operations is responsible for worldwide execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials across all therapeutic areas, ensuring studies are performed in accordance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory guidelines to deliver timely, high-quality clinical data.
You will oversee successful execution of studies/multiple studies within a program or multiple programs, including financial responsibility, and manage resources (ongoing assessment of resource needs and optimal deployment) to support a fluid “One Ops” workforce. Participate in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives; may act as business process owner (BPO) and/or serve as SME. Encourage innovation by championing new ideas, incorporating best practices, external benchmarking, and standardization across Clinical Operations. Role may be individual contributor or include people leader responsibilities.
Example responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing financial oversight; manage studies within budgets and timelines.
- Lead cross-functional Study Management Teams; manage/adjust timelines and budgets.
- Communicate status/issues; escalate as needed.
- Participate in study documentation/protocol development.
- Select/manage CROs/vendors (including RFPs); risk assessment and mitigation.
- Author/contribute to SOP development, implementation, and training as assigned.
- People Leader: hire, develop, retain talent; set expectations; coach performance/career development.
Requirements/qualifications:
- 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 (incl. managing teams).
- Experience developing RFPs and managing CROs/vendors.
- Proven start-up, management, and close-out of clinical studies; authoring clinical/regulatory documentation and SOPs.
- Advanced knowledge of therapeutic area(s) and full-cycle study management.
- Thorough knowledge of FDA/EMA, national regulations, ICH, and GCP.
- Ability to author regulatory documentation; lead/influence programs/projects; strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; work in a matrix environment; travel as required.
People Leader accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Application: Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
You will oversee successful execution of studies/multiple studies within a program or multiple programs, including financial responsibility, and manage resources (ongoing assessment of resource needs and optimal deployment) to support a fluid “One Ops” workforce. Participate in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives; may act as business process owner (BPO) and/or serve as SME. Encourage innovation by championing new ideas, incorporating best practices, external benchmarking, and standardization across Clinical Operations. Role may be individual contributor or include people leader responsibilities.
Example responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing financial oversight; manage studies within budgets and timelines.
- Lead cross-functional Study Management Teams; manage/adjust timelines and budgets.
- Communicate status/issues; escalate as needed.
- Participate in study documentation/protocol development.
- Select/manage CROs/vendors (including RFPs); risk assessment and mitigation.
- Author/contribute to SOP development, implementation, and training as assigned.
- People Leader: hire, develop, retain talent; set expectations; coach performance/career development.
Requirements/qualifications:
- 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 (incl. managing teams).
- Experience developing RFPs and managing CROs/vendors.
- Proven start-up, management, and close-out of clinical studies; authoring clinical/regulatory documentation and SOPs.
- Advanced knowledge of therapeutic area(s) and full-cycle study management.
- Thorough knowledge of FDA/EMA, national regulations, ICH, and GCP.
- Ability to author regulatory documentation; lead/influence programs/projects; strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; work in a matrix environment; travel as required.
People Leader accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Application: Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.