Logo
Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Medical Director, Clinical Development – Solid Tumor

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403


Medical Director, Clinical Development – Solid Tumor

United States - California - Santa Monica

Clinical Development & Clinical Operations

RegularJob Description

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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.Job Description

The Medical Director provides clinical oversight to one or more clinical trials. Additionally, the 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 ensure compliance with relevant guidelinesCollaborate with internal pre-clinical scientists, translational scientists, and business organizationsWork in a team environment comprising clinical operations, biomarker specialists, CROs, and regulatory affairsProvide clinical expertise and input for regulatory filings and responses to regulatory authoritiesProvide clinical guidance and work in a team environment with external stakeholders and internal stakeholdersMay present scientific information at scientific conferences and clinical study investigator meetingsMay assist in the clinical evaluation of business development opportunitiesBasic QualificationsMD/DO and 4+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, or academiaPreferred QualificationsBoard certification/specialization in hematology/oncology and experience managing phase 1-3 trialsDrug development experience, either within the industry or as a clinical investigator/physician scientist in academiaClinical experience in heme/solid malignancies; cell therapy experienceDemonstrated clinical development strategist with experience designing, implementing and conducting clinical trialsStrategic leadership and tactical skills, excellent initiative and judgmentDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and external contactsDemonstrated 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 directionMay 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: $232,220.00 - $300,520.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com.

#J-18808-Ljbffr