Director, Medical Affairs Research
Gilead Sciences
September 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Senior scientific leader within Oncology Medical Affairs, responsible for defining and executing evidence generation strategies across Gilead's oncology portfolio, focusing on late-phase research. Responsibilities: lead research strategy aligned with Integrated Evidence Plans, serve as Medical Affairs Study Lead for Gilead-sponsored and collaborative studies, develop research questions and protocols for interventional, observational, and implementation science studies, oversee a portfolio ensuring scientific rigor and compliance, influence cross-functional teams, build external scientific collaborations, and translate findings into scientific communications. Requirements: advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH), 8+ years in oncology research or medical affairs, proven leadership in late-phase, interventional, observational, or implementation science research, and a strong publication record. HighValue: expertise in Phase 4 interventional trials, real-world evidence, or implementation science in oncology; experience leading late-phase studies; regulatory and compliance knowledge; global operational experience. WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or remote with collaboration across cross-functional teams.