Sr Clinical Trials Manager
Gilead Sciences
August 08, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Operations leads the global execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials across therapeutic areas, ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements while delivering timely, high-quality data to support registration and commercialization.
The Senior Clinical Trials Manager leads studies within a program, provides direction to Clinical Operations team members, and is accountable for execution against timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role develops study operational strategies and may contribute to cross-functional or organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of assigned clinical studies within a program, including Study Management Team leadership as applicable.
- Develop, implement, and oversee study plans, timelines, logistics, budgets, and resourcing.
- Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with quality, protocol, SOP, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify study risks and drive mitigation and issue-resolution strategies.
- Lead CRO and vendor selection, oversight, deliverable management, and relationship management as applicable.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on objectives, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Provide guidance, training, and direction to internal team members, CROs, vendors, and investigators.
- Mentor and support development of less experienced colleagues.
- Contribute to process improvement, standardization, operational excellence, and departmental initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS with 6+ years relevant clinical or related life sciences experience; or MA/MS with 4+ years.
- Comprehensive knowledge of FDA, EMA, other applicable national regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MA/MS, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences or related field.
- Experience leading clinical studies and cross-functional project teams.
- Ability to lead teams, coach, and mentor.
- Clear communication and strong interpersonal effectiveness.
- Experience in a team-oriented, highly matrixed environment.
- Full-cycle study management experience (start-up through close-out).
- Advanced knowledge of study management best practices and tools.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Application instructions:
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
The Senior Clinical Trials Manager leads studies within a program, provides direction to Clinical Operations team members, and is accountable for execution against timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role develops study operational strategies and may contribute to cross-functional or organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of assigned clinical studies within a program, including Study Management Team leadership as applicable.
- Develop, implement, and oversee study plans, timelines, logistics, budgets, and resourcing.
- Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with quality, protocol, SOP, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify study risks and drive mitigation and issue-resolution strategies.
- Lead CRO and vendor selection, oversight, deliverable management, and relationship management as applicable.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on objectives, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Provide guidance, training, and direction to internal team members, CROs, vendors, and investigators.
- Mentor and support development of less experienced colleagues.
- Contribute to process improvement, standardization, operational excellence, and departmental initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS with 6+ years relevant clinical or related life sciences experience; or MA/MS with 4+ years.
- Comprehensive knowledge of FDA, EMA, other applicable national regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MA/MS, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences or related field.
- Experience leading clinical studies and cross-functional project teams.
- Ability to lead teams, coach, and mentor.
- Clear communication and strong interpersonal effectiveness.
- Experience in a team-oriented, highly matrixed environment.
- Full-cycle study management experience (start-up through close-out).
- Advanced knowledge of study management best practices and tools.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Application instructions:
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.