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Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Gilead Sciences
September 11, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Santa Monica, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Medical Director providing clinical oversight and monitoring for multiple trials in neurology and/or autoimmune disease, focusing on early-phase and proof-of-concept studies in cancer immunotherapy, particularly CAR T-cell therapies. Responsibilities include designing and implementing clinical protocols, reviewing trial documents, engaging investigators, supporting trial execution, and contributing to regulatory submissions and external scientific interactions. Requirements: MD or DO, 2-5 years of clinical or drug development experience, knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, with a preference for board certification or eligibility in Neurology, and expertise in neuroimmunology or autoimmune neurologic diseases. High-Value: early-phase oncology/autoimmune trials, immunotherapy modalities (CAR T-cells), regulatory engagement, cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, safety, clinical operations, biometrics, and translational sciences. Work setup may involve up to 25% travel; location specifics are not detailed but the role involves strategic and operational leadership in cancer therapeutics development.