Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Sr Director, Clinical Development- CAR-T (MD)
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Sr Director, Clinical Development- CAR‑T (MD)
Job Description
We’re here to cure cancer. Every day we advance treatments that change the paradigm of care. Join Kite to shape the next frontier of cancer therapy.
As a Senior Medical Director, you will provide clinical oversight to multiple clinical trials and lead project teams to design and implement high‑quality studies in a time‑ and cost‑effective manner.
Job Responsibilities
Provide ongoing medical monitoring for multiple clinical trials, including assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards.
Lead project teams to design and implement clinical studies.
Write protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and review clinical trial documents.
Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits with clinical trial investigators.
Implement and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets.
Translate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunities.
Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders.
Work with internal regulatory affairs and other ethical guidelines to ensure compliance.
Work cross‑functionally with pre‑clinical scientists, translational scientists, and commercial organizations.
Provide clinical expertise and input for regulatory filings (e.g., BLA, MAA) and respond to regulatory authorities.
Engage external stakeholders (medical experts, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups) and internal stakeholders across the organization.
May present scientific information at conferences and investigator meetings and author scientific publications.
May assist in the clinical evaluation of business development opportunities.
Basic Qualifications
MD/DO and 6+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification or specialization in hematology or oncology.
CAR‑T therapeutic area experience.
Multiple myeloma disease area expertise and experience managing Phase II or III CAR‑T trials.
Drug development experience in hematology or oncology and basic understanding of Good Clinical Practices.
Ability to think analytically and strategically and to formulate, develop, and execute clinical plans.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set vision, lead change, and mentor others.
Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills.
Well‑developed sense of integrity, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20‑30% travel expected).
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – model inclusion and embed the value of diversity in team management.
Develop Talent – coach employees on current performance and future potential.
Empower Teams – align goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and hold teams to account.
The work you do at Kite will help change how cancer is treated and ensure patients and their families have more time together.
Salary range: $274,550.00 – $355,300.00. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and stock‑based long‑term incentives. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Kite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic.
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As a Senior Medical Director, you will provide clinical oversight to multiple clinical trials and lead project teams to design and implement high‑quality studies in a time‑ and cost‑effective manner.
Job Responsibilities
Provide ongoing medical monitoring for multiple clinical trials, including assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards.
Lead project teams to design and implement clinical studies.
Write protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and review clinical trial documents.
Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits with clinical trial investigators.
Implement and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets.
Translate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunities.
Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders.
Work with internal regulatory affairs and other ethical guidelines to ensure compliance.
Work cross‑functionally with pre‑clinical scientists, translational scientists, and commercial organizations.
Provide clinical expertise and input for regulatory filings (e.g., BLA, MAA) and respond to regulatory authorities.
Engage external stakeholders (medical experts, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups) and internal stakeholders across the organization.
May present scientific information at conferences and investigator meetings and author scientific publications.
May assist in the clinical evaluation of business development opportunities.
Basic Qualifications
MD/DO and 6+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification or specialization in hematology or oncology.
CAR‑T therapeutic area experience.
Multiple myeloma disease area expertise and experience managing Phase II or III CAR‑T trials.
Drug development experience in hematology or oncology and basic understanding of Good Clinical Practices.
Ability to think analytically and strategically and to formulate, develop, and execute clinical plans.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set vision, lead change, and mentor others.
Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills.
Well‑developed sense of integrity, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20‑30% travel expected).
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – model inclusion and embed the value of diversity in team management.
Develop Talent – coach employees on current performance and future potential.
Empower Teams – align goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and hold teams to account.
The work you do at Kite will help change how cancer is treated and ensure patients and their families have more time together.
Salary range: $274,550.00 – $355,300.00. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and stock‑based long‑term incentives. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Kite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic.
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