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Director, Nonclinical Safety

Gilead Sciences
6 hours ago
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a nonclinical safety development resource; partner on strategy for nonclinical safety programs.
- Serve as the toxicology representative on multifunctional project teams; own the nonclinical safety program.
- Design, implement, oversee, and analyze nonclinical programs to support drug development candidates across platforms (from early research through registration/post-approval).
- Write and review regulatory documents to support global regulatory filings.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Review protocols, data, and study reports to ensure accurate presentation supporting conclusions.
- Interpret data and put it in context with literature and project goals; provide independent technical contributions.
- Integrate early nonclinical safety strategies throughout Research.
- Lead Non-Clinical Development sub-teams.
- Solve complex problems requiring thorough scientific assessment.
- Participate in and lead significant process improvement initiatives.
- Communicate effectively cross-functionally; thrive in a high-speed environment requiring autonomy, accountability, and innovation.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience with a PhD in a related scientific discipline.
- Experience with use of NAMs and AI (pertaining to nonclinical toxicology) highly desirable.
- BS or MS degree with extensive industry experience.

Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus; discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary by role); paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (as stated).

Application instructions:
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.