Director, Clinical Development Inflammation

The Director, Clinical Development Inflammation will lead the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials in support of Gilead's inflammation portfolio. This individual will play a key role in shaping clinical strategy, collaborating cross-functionally with research, regulatory, safety, and commercial teams to advance innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs in inflammatory diseases.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of clinical trial protocols for inflammation programs, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the clinical lead on cross-functional study teams, providing medical and strategic input throughout the clinical development lifecycle.
• Analyze and interpret clinical trial data; contribute to clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and publications.
• Collaborate with external experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities to support program objectives.
• Contribute to the development of long-term clinical strategies and lifecycle management plans.
• Mentor and develop junior clinical team members, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration.
• Represent Clinical Development in internal governance and external scientific forums.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD/ Pharm D and 8 years of experience OR MD (or equivalent medical degree) and 4 years' clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty (e.g., rheumatology, immunology, dermatology, or respiratory).
• Extensive experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, ideally in inflammation or immunology.
• Proven track record of leading clinical trials from Phase 1 through Phase 3.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical trial design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.

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 the 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.