Director, Clinical Development (MD)
Gilead Sciences
September 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead clinical and scientific development for inflammation-focused programs, providing strategic oversight from early-stage proof-of-concept to mid-phase trials. Responsibilities: develop and refine clinical development plans, design and execute Phase 1b/2 trials, translate immunology and disease biology into testable hypotheses, and integrate multi-disciplinary data to inform asset strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs; contribute to regulatory submissions and external scientific relationships. Qualifications: MD, PhD, or equivalent with 6+ years in biopharma or academic research, expertise in immunology or inflammation, and experience designing and interpreting clinical trials. Preferred: clinical expertise in pulmonary/respiratory or dermatological inflammatory diseases, experience with biologics or small molecules, and contributions to regulatory interactions. High-Value: inflammation, immunology, early/mid-stage clinical trials, biomarker development, regulatory engagement. Work setup: not specified.