Clinical Trials Manager
Gilead Sciences
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a geographical region(s) of assigned clinical studies (including Phase 1), multiple components of larger studies, or components of small studies.
- Manage clinical study budgets with proactive financial oversight.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve study goals and communicate to ensure project team goals are met.
- With guidance, lead CRO/vendor selection and oversee CROs, subcontractors, and vendors and their deliverables.
- Serve as key operational contact; oversee site evaluation, initiation, close-out visits, conduct oversight monitoring visits; define study logistics and develop study plans.
- Manage study timelines, documentation, and communications.
- Participate/act as Business Lead on initiatives/projects; manage meetings and conference calls with CROs, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to SOP development and/or special projects; develop tools/processes to improve efficiencies.
- Provide input to protocols, case report forms, informed consents; oversee/authors study plans and presentations.
- Oversee study sites/region and review regulatory documents for compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and monitoring plans.
- Responsible for affiliate Clinical Operations activities required by local regulations/practice.
- Lead/assist safety, interim, and final report preparation, resolving data discrepancies.
- Identify operational challenges and collaborate on solutions to keep studies on track.
- Assist training less experienced colleagues.
- Ensure work complies with established practices, policies, processes, and applicable requirements.
Basic Requirements:
- MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 3+ years relevant clinical/related life sciences experience.
- BA/BS/RN with 5+ years relevant clinical/related life sciences experience.
- Multiple years clinical/related experience, including leading/managing less complex studies and project teams.
- Experience managing external vendors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fast learner; flexible/adaptable.
- Ability to manage full-cycle studies (start-up to close-out).
- Advanced knowledge of study management best practices/tools; apply to improve efficiencies.
- Strong protocol comprehension and ability to articulate/interpret.
- Knowledge of FDA, EMA, national regulations; ICH GCP.
- Familiar with medical/scientific terminology; clear concise communication.
- Support team-oriented, highly matrixed environment.
- Execute multiple tasks; travel when needed.
Application Instructions:
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
- Manage a geographical region(s) of assigned clinical studies (including Phase 1), multiple components of larger studies, or components of small studies.
- Manage clinical study budgets with proactive financial oversight.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve study goals and communicate to ensure project team goals are met.
- With guidance, lead CRO/vendor selection and oversee CROs, subcontractors, and vendors and their deliverables.
- Serve as key operational contact; oversee site evaluation, initiation, close-out visits, conduct oversight monitoring visits; define study logistics and develop study plans.
- Manage study timelines, documentation, and communications.
- Participate/act as Business Lead on initiatives/projects; manage meetings and conference calls with CROs, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to SOP development and/or special projects; develop tools/processes to improve efficiencies.
- Provide input to protocols, case report forms, informed consents; oversee/authors study plans and presentations.
- Oversee study sites/region and review regulatory documents for compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and monitoring plans.
- Responsible for affiliate Clinical Operations activities required by local regulations/practice.
- Lead/assist safety, interim, and final report preparation, resolving data discrepancies.
- Identify operational challenges and collaborate on solutions to keep studies on track.
- Assist training less experienced colleagues.
- Ensure work complies with established practices, policies, processes, and applicable requirements.
Basic Requirements:
- MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 3+ years relevant clinical/related life sciences experience.
- BA/BS/RN with 5+ years relevant clinical/related life sciences experience.
- Multiple years clinical/related experience, including leading/managing less complex studies and project teams.
- Experience managing external vendors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fast learner; flexible/adaptable.
- Ability to manage full-cycle studies (start-up to close-out).
- Advanced knowledge of study management best practices/tools; apply to improve efficiencies.
- Strong protocol comprehension and ability to articulate/interpret.
- Knowledge of FDA, EMA, national regulations; ICH GCP.
- Familiar with medical/scientific terminology; clear concise communication.
- Support team-oriented, highly matrixed environment.
- Execute multiple tasks; travel when needed.
Application Instructions:
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.