Executive Director, Global Development Lead (MD) – Oncology

Gilead; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Executive Director to lead Global Development in Oncology. This pivotal role involves overseeing a portfolio of clinical trials, driving the development of innovative therapies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the clinical development strategy. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in drug development, particularly in oncology, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare by developing life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of clinical, scientific or drug development experience required.
• Board certification in medical oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Clinical Development strategy for oncology products.
• Oversee clinical trials and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Development

Oncology Expertise

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Education

MD/DO

Job description

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.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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 fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated leader to join us as Executive Director, Global Development Lead (MD) – Oncology. This role will play a key role in development of pipeline programs and will support evaluation of internal and external opportunities for expanding the pipeline. You will lead a large portfolio of clinical trial programs in Oncology Clinical Development and oversee other Clinical Development Leads and Physicians responsible across the assigned project portfolio:

• Accountable for the design, conduct, evaluation, close-out and reporting of clinical trials across your project portfolio.
• Lead and direct the development, implementation, and execution of the Clinical Development strategy for the assigned molecules/products, which will include development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan.
• Additional leadership or oversight responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, additional study or investigator documentation, contributions to data analysis plans, study reporting, and clinical development inputs into regulatory documentation, publications, and scientific presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Leads or otherwise oversees and directs the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules/products.
• Works closely with cross-functional leaders and teams to develop, implement and oversee the clinical development strategy for the assigned molecules/products.
• Routinely represents the assigned molecules/products in cross-functional steering and/or governance committees.
• Will lead the Global Development Team (GDT) for assigned molecules and/or assign GDT leadership to direct reports to ensure clinical development project deliverables and timelines are consistently met.
• Will act as a core team member on the Program Strategy Team (PST) or assign this role to direct reports to ensure appropriate clinical development input and direction into the full lifecycle management of assigned products.
• Leads or otherwise oversees and directs clinical trial protocol design and clinical study reporting for assigned molecules/products.
• In general, serves as the lead for communications, both written and oral, with health authorities.
• Provides or oversees ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.
• Leads or otherwise oversees and directs the clinical development component(s) in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures and development plans.
• Oversees and directs as needed the collection and assimilation of ongoing data for internal analysis and review and the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results and scientific presentations.
• Presents scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings. Where applicable, takes a lead on authoring scientific publications.
• May assist in the clinical evaluation of business development opportunities.
• Develops thought leader and other external relationships that can guide short and long-range clinical development strategies and direction for multiple molecules, the disease or therapeutic area overall.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.
• Typically manages a team of direct reports.

Basic Qualifications:

• MD/DO and 8+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia, or a related environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in medical oncology is preferred, including familiarity with clinical oncology and hematology.
• Regarded as a thought leader in oncology preferably in solid tumors.
• Experience in the biopharma industry is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience leading high-complexity cross-functional drug development strategies and plans in life sciences, healthcare, consulting, or academia, including short- and long-range strategic planning, governance, and oversight.
• Multiple years’ line management (direct reports) experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience interacting with and presenting to executives and managing large-scale budgets and other resources is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding large-scale, complex short and long-range strategies in life sciences, healthcare, consulting, or academia.
• Expert-level of knowledge of drug development, as evidenced by proven track record in setting short and long-range drug development strategies and plans.
• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development and execution of clinical trials.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Able to distill complex matters into a clear business case and roadmap for execution. Demonstrated ability to align other leaders and garner their commitment and engagement to cross-functional strategies, plans, and strategic objectives.
• When needed, ability to travel.