Senior Director, Inflammation & Immunology Development

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 302,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, CA, seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD) to shape and lead inflammation and immunology programs.

You will drive development strategy from early concepts through regulatory interactions, partnering with global teams to accelerate innovative therapies. The role emphasizes physician leadership, governance participation, and managing timelines, studies, and safety.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with 12+ years of clinical, scientific, and/or drug development experience.
• Expert understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development strategies and plans for assigned assets.
• Provide physician leadership across development programs with scientific rigor.
• Lead regulatory submissions, publications, and external communications.
• Influence priorities, risk assessments, and investment decisions.
• Direct cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to milestones.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory interactions

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, CA, seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD) to shape and lead inflammation and immunology programs.

You will drive development strategy from early concepts through regulatory interactions, partnering with global teams to accelerate innovative therapies. The role emphasizes physician leadership, governance participation, and managing timelines, studies, and safety.