Director, Clinical Operations
Gilead Sciences
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Parsippany, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Director, Clinical Operations – Oncology
Responsibilities
- Provide Clinical Operations leadership and oversight of assigned Oncology personnel and programs, optimizing study processes and streamlining timelines.
- Serve as Clinical Operations representative on Global Development Teams (GDTs)/Clinical Science Teams (CSTs), providing strategic operational input into Clinical Development Plans.
- Build global cross-functional partnerships to ensure timely, high-quality, within-budget program delivery; keep stakeholders informed.
- Proactively identify emerging risks, issues, and opportunities; use analytical judgment to translate insights into actions.
- Take broad ownership by challenging the status quo, addressing misalignment/delivery risks, and being accountable for outcomes.
- Use end-to-end knowledge (study design, patient journey, delivery, vendor inputs, data collection, statistics) to mitigate risks to endpoint quality/evaluability.
- Provide effective CRO oversight (expectations, partnerships, early issue resolution, on-time/on-budget/high-quality delivery).
- Provide input into short- and long-range therapeutic/functional plans.
- Participate in Clinical Operations Oncology Senior Leaders Forum to drive goals and initiatives.
- Lead and manage direct/indirect reports (hire, develop, coach, set goals; develop other people leaders).
- Lead resource planning; ensure compliance with practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, efficiencies, and operational excellence; may develop SOPs.
Requirements
- BA/BS/RN with 12+ years relevant experience, or MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 10+ years.
- Prior oncology clinical trials/operations experience in company-sponsored trials.
- Multiple years leading high-complexity programs and/or cross-functional initiatives in clinical operations.
- RFP development and CRO/vendor selection/management experience.
- Line management experience hiring/managing diverse talent (preferably managing other people leaders).
- Extensive registration-intent oncology trial experience; understanding of oncology endpoints.
- Regulatory knowledge (FDA, EMA, ICH, GCP) and strong financial acumen for budgets/timelines.
- Ability to operate in ambiguity, lead without authority, manage stakeholders/conflict, coach staff, manage change, and lead large-scale initiatives.
- Travel as needed nationally/internationally.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $210,375.00–$272,250.00. May include discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Responsibilities
- Provide Clinical Operations leadership and oversight of assigned Oncology personnel and programs, optimizing study processes and streamlining timelines.
- Serve as Clinical Operations representative on Global Development Teams (GDTs)/Clinical Science Teams (CSTs), providing strategic operational input into Clinical Development Plans.
- Build global cross-functional partnerships to ensure timely, high-quality, within-budget program delivery; keep stakeholders informed.
- Proactively identify emerging risks, issues, and opportunities; use analytical judgment to translate insights into actions.
- Take broad ownership by challenging the status quo, addressing misalignment/delivery risks, and being accountable for outcomes.
- Use end-to-end knowledge (study design, patient journey, delivery, vendor inputs, data collection, statistics) to mitigate risks to endpoint quality/evaluability.
- Provide effective CRO oversight (expectations, partnerships, early issue resolution, on-time/on-budget/high-quality delivery).
- Provide input into short- and long-range therapeutic/functional plans.
- Participate in Clinical Operations Oncology Senior Leaders Forum to drive goals and initiatives.
- Lead and manage direct/indirect reports (hire, develop, coach, set goals; develop other people leaders).
- Lead resource planning; ensure compliance with practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, efficiencies, and operational excellence; may develop SOPs.
Requirements
- BA/BS/RN with 12+ years relevant experience, or MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 10+ years.
- Prior oncology clinical trials/operations experience in company-sponsored trials.
- Multiple years leading high-complexity programs and/or cross-functional initiatives in clinical operations.
- RFP development and CRO/vendor selection/management experience.
- Line management experience hiring/managing diverse talent (preferably managing other people leaders).
- Extensive registration-intent oncology trial experience; understanding of oncology endpoints.
- Regulatory knowledge (FDA, EMA, ICH, GCP) and strong financial acumen for budgets/timelines.
- Ability to operate in ambiguity, lead without authority, manage stakeholders/conflict, coach staff, manage change, and lead large-scale initiatives.
- Travel as needed nationally/internationally.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $210,375.00–$272,250.00. May include discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.