Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD), Inflammation and Immunology
Gilead Sciences
August 12, 2026
On-site
San Francisco Bay Area
Clinical Research and Development
This role requires regular on-site presence in Foster City, CA; not eligible for remote/hybrid. Applicants must currently reside in the area or be willing to relocate to Foster City prior to start date.
Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD), Inflammation and Immunology
Strategic Clinical Leadership
- Lead clinical development strategies and Clinical Development Plans for assigned assets.
- Provide physician leadership across development programs; ensure scientific rigor and patient-focused decisions.
- Represent governance/steering/portfolio review forums.
- Influence development priorities, risk assessments, and investment decisions.
Clinical Development Execution
- Lead protocol design, study conduct, medical monitoring, data interpretation, and study reporting.
- Oversee trial execution for quality, compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence.
- Provide expertise on eligibility, safety, toxicity management, and benefit-risk evaluation.
- Guide teams to key milestones and deliverables.
Regulatory and Scientific Leadership
- Lead clinical strategy discussions with global health authorities.
- Lead regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, and other regulatory documentation.
- Drive scientific communications, publications, presentations, and investigator meetings.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and GCP.
Cross-Functional and External Influence
- Lead/influence global cross-functional teams.
- Build relationships with KOLs, investigators, and external experts.
- Support assessment of business development opportunities as appropriate.
- Communicate strategy/progress to senior leadership.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Support resource planning and stewardship of development investments.
- May manage/develop direct reports.
Basic Qualifications
- MD/DO with 12+ years clinical/scientific/drug development experience (biopharma/healthcare/consulting/academia or related).
- Expert understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical development processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in Rheumatology; experience in inflammatory/immunologic diseases and benign hematologic conditions.
- Significant experience leading global development programs.
- Experience authoring/overseeing clinical publications and scientific presentations; executive/governance presentations.
- Budget/resource management; people leadership in matrixed global environment.
- Experience with complex cross-functional strategies; trial design/protocol development/execution/monitoring/reporting.
- Regulatory authority interaction and contributions to submissions; strong scientific communication skills.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $302,005.00–$390,830.00. May be eligible for discretionary bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD), Inflammation and Immunology
Strategic Clinical Leadership
- Lead clinical development strategies and Clinical Development Plans for assigned assets.
- Provide physician leadership across development programs; ensure scientific rigor and patient-focused decisions.
- Represent governance/steering/portfolio review forums.
- Influence development priorities, risk assessments, and investment decisions.
Clinical Development Execution
- Lead protocol design, study conduct, medical monitoring, data interpretation, and study reporting.
- Oversee trial execution for quality, compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence.
- Provide expertise on eligibility, safety, toxicity management, and benefit-risk evaluation.
- Guide teams to key milestones and deliverables.
Regulatory and Scientific Leadership
- Lead clinical strategy discussions with global health authorities.
- Lead regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, and other regulatory documentation.
- Drive scientific communications, publications, presentations, and investigator meetings.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and GCP.
Cross-Functional and External Influence
- Lead/influence global cross-functional teams.
- Build relationships with KOLs, investigators, and external experts.
- Support assessment of business development opportunities as appropriate.
- Communicate strategy/progress to senior leadership.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Support resource planning and stewardship of development investments.
- May manage/develop direct reports.
Basic Qualifications
- MD/DO with 12+ years clinical/scientific/drug development experience (biopharma/healthcare/consulting/academia or related).
- Expert understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical development processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in Rheumatology; experience in inflammatory/immunologic diseases and benign hematologic conditions.
- Significant experience leading global development programs.
- Experience authoring/overseeing clinical publications and scientific presentations; executive/governance presentations.
- Budget/resource management; people leadership in matrixed global environment.
- Experience with complex cross-functional strategies; trial design/protocol development/execution/monitoring/reporting.
- Regulatory authority interaction and contributions to submissions; strong scientific communication skills.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $302,005.00–$390,830.00. May be eligible for discretionary bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.