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Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development (MD) - Neuro

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development (MD) - Neuro

United States - California - Santa Monica

Clinical Development & Clinical Operations

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We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.Job Description

The Senior Medical Director provides clinical oversight to one or more clinical trials. Additionally, the Senior Director guides the project teams to design and implement clinical studies at high quality and in a time and cost-effective manner in line with the department and corporate goals and within regulatory and resource guidelines.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical oversight and medical monitoring to one or more clinical trialsLead project teams to design and implement clinical studiesWrite protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports and review clinical trial documentsConduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits with clinical trial investigatorsImplement and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgetsTranslate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunitiesInteract with clinical investigators and thought leadersWork with internal regulatory affairs team and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, and ensure compliance with these external guidelinesWork with internal pre-clinical scientists, translational scientists, business and commercial organizations in a cross functional mannerWork in a team environment comprising clinical operations, biomarker specialists, CROs, and regulatory affairsProvide clinical expertise and input for regulatory filings (i.e., BLA, MAA) as well as response to questions from regulatory authorities in the context of IND submissions, clinical trial applications or filing proceduresProvide clinical guidance and work in a team environment in interactions with external stakeholders (medical experts, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups) and internal stakeholders (Research, Translational Sciences, Clinical Operations, Safety, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Commercial)May present scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings. Where applicable, takes a lead on authoring scientific publicationsMay assist in the clinical evaluation of business development opportunitiesBasic QualificationsMD/DO and 6+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academiaPreferred QualificationsBoard certification/specialization in neurology and experience managing phase 1-3 trials; late-stage experienceDrug development experience, either within industry or as a clinical investigator/physician scientist in academia, or equivalent experience; drug development experience in neurological diseases including neurological malignanciesDemonstrated clinical development strategist with experience designing, implementing and conducting clinical trials, with emphasis on proof-of-concept and first-in-human studiesStrategic leadership and tactical skills, excellent initiative and judgmentDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal colleagues and external contacts, including key thought leaders, and investigatorsDemonstrated ability to work well in teams in a cross functional mannerAbility to communicate and work in a self-guided manner with scientific/technical personnelAbility to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated and willing to accept responsibilities outside of initial job descriptionComfortable in a dynamic small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing prioritiesMay travel up to 25%The work you do at Kite will help change how cancer is treated and ensure patients and their families have more time together. Ready to create more tomorrows with us? Hit apply.The salary range for this position is: $268,430.00 - $347,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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