Early-Phase Virology Program Lead

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to oversee and finance multiple clinical studies within a program. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure trials meet regulatory standards and milestones.

The role may be as an individual contributor or people leader, with responsibilities scaling to a leadership path. Requires strong knowledge of FDA/EMA/GCP guidelines and focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in life sciences with extensive clinical study leadership experience.
• Experience managing study budgets and timelines across multiple trials.
• Experience developing RFPs and selecting/oversight of CROs or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing financial oversight of clinical trials/programs assigned.
• Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influences stakeholders.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed.
• Communicates project status and issues and ensures goals are met; escalates issues as needed.
• Participates in development of study-related documentation, including study protocols.
• Assists in vendor selection and oversight; develops RFPs as required.
• Resolves issues and implements mitigation strategies within regulations and guidelines.
• Authors/oversees SOP development, implementation and training.

Skills

Cross-functional study management

Budget management

Vendor/CRO oversight

Regulatory documentation

Leadership

Education

BA / BS / RN with 8+ years life sciences experience

MA / MS / PharmD / PhD with 6+ years life sciences experience

Tools

RFP development

CRO/vendor management systems

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to oversee and finance multiple clinical studies within a program. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure trials meet regulatory standards and milestones.

The role may be as an individual contributor or people leader, with responsibilities scaling to a leadership path. Requires strong knowledge of FDA/EMA/GCP guidelines and focus on operational excellence.