Gilead Sciences Inc

Clinical Program Manager

Gilead Sciences Inc$165K — $214K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years or master's degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD/PharmD.
  • Minimum of 4 years of cross-functional study management or leadership experience in life sciences.
  • Experience developing RFPs and managing CROs or other vendors.
  • Proven ability to manage clinical studies from start-up to close-out, including related documentation.
  • Advanced knowledge of one or more therapeutic areas and full-cycle study management best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of direct and potentially indirect reports, setting clear goals and coaching on performance.
  • Provide strategic input into therapeutic area and functional area plans, ensuring alignment with the team.
  • Lead and guide the management of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
  • Influence key stakeholders as the leader of cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs).
  • Adjust project timelines and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams as needed.
  • Communicate project status and issues, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Contribute to the development of all related study documentation.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Paid time off and comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description

Clinical Operationsis responsible forthe worldwide execution of all Phase I - IV clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas. Clinical Operations plays a key role in ensuring all Gilead clinical trials are performedin accordance withapplicable SOPs, companypoliciesand regulatory guidelines to providetimelyand high-quality clinical data that supports global registration and commercialization of Gilead27s products.

You will managea team of direct and potentially indirect reports.You will oversee andbe responsible forthe successful execution of studies and/or multiple studies within a program or multiple programs, includingfinancial responsibility.You willbe responsible forthe resource management of studies, including ongoing assessment of resource needs andoptimaldeployment of resources to support a fluid 9One Ops9 workforce.You willparticipateand engage in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives.You may act as the business process owner (BPO)and/or serve as asubject matter expertfor Clinical Operationsprocesses.You will encourage an innovative mindset by championingnew ideasand initiatives andincorporating best practices, externalbenchmarkingand standardization across Clinical Operations.

EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Typically managesa team of direct reportsand may have indirect reports.Hires,developsandretainsdiverse top talent on the team.Sets clear goals for the team andindividualsdirect reports.Coaches9direct reports on their performance,developmentand career interests.

  • May provide input into strategic and operational short- and long-range therapeutic area / functional area plans asappropriate, including supporting alignment and communications to other team members upon implementation.

  • Acts as team leader and builder; providing guidance and oversight for the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within designated program budgets and timelines.

  • Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs)andinfluences all relevant stakeholders.

  • Partners with cross-functional teams manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed.

  • Communicates project status and issues and ensures project team goals are metinalignmentwithproject decisions.Escalates issues as needed.

  • Participate in the development of all study-related documentation, including study protocols.

  • Participates in the selection and management of contract research organizations (CROs) / vendors, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs).

  • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties and implements solutions to achieve project goals, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

  • Resolvesissues as needed within national and international regulations and guidelines.

  • Usesall available tools to track, oversee andcommunicate onprogram status to all key stakeholders.

  • Participates in and/or leads departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.

  • As assigned, initiates, authors or otherwise contributes to standard operating procedure (SOP) development,implementationand training.

  • Responsible for Clinical Operations activities conducted by the affiliate that are required by local regulations and/or usual practice to support clinical trials.

  • Ensuresteam27sworkcomplies withestablished practices,policiesand processes,and anyregulatoryor other requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor27s Degree and Eight Years27 Experience

OR

Masters27 Degree and Six Years27 Experience

OR

PhD / PharmD

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Typicallyhasaminimum of 4 years9 cross-functional study management or related leadership experience in life sciences, including multiple years9 experience managing study management or project teams.

  • Experience developing RFPs and selection and management of CROs or other vendors.

  • Typicallyhassome experience managing direct reports.

  • Proven ability to successfully start-up, manage and close-out clinical studies, including authoring clinical study and regulatory documentation and SOPs.

  • Advanced knowledge of one or more disease or therapeutic areas, asevidencedby independence in designing,implementingandmanaging studyteam plans,deliverablesand resource management.

  • Complete knowledge of full cycle study management, from start-up to close-out.

  • Advanced knowledge of studymanagementbest practices and tools and has shown ability to apply these to improve study efficiencies and effectiveness.

  • Thoroughknowledge ofFood & Drug Administration (FDA)andEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA), and other applicable nationalregulations,International Council forHarmonisationof Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelinesand Good Clinical Practice (GCP)governing the conduct of clinical studies.

  • Proven ability toeffectivelyauthor clinical study and regulatory documentation.

  • Ability to lead and influence programs,projectsand/or initiatives.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.

  • Proven ability to work successfully in a team-oriented,9highly-matrixedenvironment.

  • Demonstratedeffectivenesscoaching,guidingand directing the work of others, effectively managing performance of others, and developing team capabilities.

  • Demonstrated effectivenessinproactively managing change.

  • Strong communicationand organizational skills.

  • When needed,abilityto travel.

People Leader Accountabilities:

  • Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

  • Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

  • Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem


The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00.Other US Locations: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00.


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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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


Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system27s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

About Gilead Sciences Inc

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, they seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead's primary areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

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Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$107.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
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