Director, Clinical Pharmacology- Inflammation

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

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Job Description
 

• Leading clinical pharmacology studies of the highest complexity 
• Providing strategic leadership and demonstrating accountability for the clinical pharmacology programs supporting Phase 1-4 clinical development for development compounds in your therapeutic area 
• Developing and implementing new clinical pharmacology tools and technologies to drive smarter drug development for programs. 
• Representing the department and providing subject matter expertise on cross-functional project teams 
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationship with colleagues within and outside the department  
• Authoring/reviewing/approving clinical protocols, analysis plans, study reports and regulatory submissions 
• Developing high quality clinical pharmacology plans and content for global regulatory submissions, including INDs, IBs, NDAs, MAAs and pediatric plans 
• Evaluating departmental and broader organizational SOPs as fit for purpose, in compliance with current scientific standards and regulatory requirements 
• Ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and budgets to insure prompt and accurate execution of deliverables from clinical pharmacology studies and programs 
• Understanding the impact of decisions and actions on the business and consulting with colleagues and management as applicable 
• Participating in and collaborating with individuals from across the business in special projects 
• Developing and presenting training within and outside the department 

• At least 8 years’ experience and a, PhD, PharmD or MD degree with emphasis in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics or a related scientific discipline 
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetic and other analysis software programs (e.g. WinNonlin, GraphPad, etc.) 
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging scientific standards regulatory requirements for assigned territories 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey complex technical information clearly 
• Confidence and ability to present to and influence senior leaders 
• Ability to critically analyze problems and provide creative solutions 
• Confidence and discipline to work autonomously 
• Genuine curiosity and drive to ask questions – looking for the ‘why’ of every project 
• Desire to strive for continuous improvement 
   

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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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