New · posted Nov 1
Gilead Sciences · Pharmaceuticals
Associate Clinical Development Director
- Foster City, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
The role
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
Associate Director, Virology Clinical Development (MD)
The Associate Director, Virology Clinical Development (MD) plays a key role in the clinical development of therapies within the Virology Therapeutic Area. As a physician member of a multidisciplinary development team, this position contributes to the planning, execution, oversight, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies across multiple stages of development.
The role provides scientific and medical expertise to support clinical development strategies, study conduct, regulatory submissions, data interpretation, and scientific communications. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to help advance innovative treatments for patients with viral diseases.
What you need
Two ways to qualify
PhD
+ 5+ years of experience
5+ Years with PhD/PharmD
- or
MD
+ 2+ years of experience
2+ Years with MD in a relevant scientific, medical, or healthcare discipline.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to work on-site at the Foster City, California campus. This position is not eligible for remote work.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute across projects as needed.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, as evidenced through clinical practice, research, academic training, or other professional experiences.
- Foundational understanding of the drug development process and clinical research, or a strong interest and aptitude for learning these areas.
- Familiarity with FDA and EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, GCP, and standard clinical research principles is preferred but not required.
- Strong scientific and medical knowledge, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret clinical and scientific data.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
- 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 receive 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.
The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. Gilead 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*.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- MD or DO degree preferred, with training and/or experience in HIV medicine, Infectious Diseases, and/or HIV clinical research.
- Exposure to clinical research through academic, fellowship, investigator-initiated, translational, or industry-sponsored studies is preferred.
- Interest in HIV clinical drug development and clinical trial design, with a demonstrated desire to develop expertise in these areas.
- Experience presenting scientific or clinical data through publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, or other scholarly activities is preferred.
- Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in academic, clinical, research, or industry settings is preferred.
What you'll do
- Provides scientific and clinical expertise to cross-functional teams to support clinical development project deliverables and timelines.
- Contributes to the development and review of clinical trial protocols, clinical study reports, and responses to health authority inquiries.
- Provides ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.
- Contributes to the clinical development component(s) in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures, and development plans.
- Supports the collection, review, and interpretation of clinical data for internal analysis and decision-making.
- Manages the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, and scientific presentations.
- Presents scientific and clinical information at investigator meetings, internal forums, and scientific conferences.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.
Pay
$210,375 – $272,250 a year
Employer providedFor additional benefits information, visit:
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Where you'll work
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Location: Foster City, California
This is an on-site, Foster City-based position. The successful candidate must work from the Foster City campus; remote work is not available for this role.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the clinical development of novel therapies for HIV infection in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Working on-site as part of a cross-functional team, you will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and interpretation of clinical studies within the Virology Therapeutic Area. For assigned projects, you will contribute to a range of clinical trial activities, including study protocol development, investigator and study-related documentation, medical monitoring activities, data review and interpretation, study reporting, regulatory submissions, scientific publications, and presentations. This role provides an opportunity to gain broad experience across the clinical development process while helping advance innovative therapies for people with HIV.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 3, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 20% below the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California43 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US212 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $210,375 | — | $272,250 |
| California (middle half) | $244,000 | $295,000 | $333,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $260,000 | $300,000 | $335,500 |
This role: Gilead Sciences's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 3, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 272 open Clinical Development roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Gilead's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
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- Collaboration and leadership18
- Clinical trial conduct13
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Investigations and CAPA3
- GMP and compliance2
- Regulatory submissions2
- Lab testing and methods1
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Company hiring pulse
Gilead on Regulatory Jobs
- 89
- Open roles
- 69
- Distinct roles
- 8
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By discipline
- Quality44 49%
- Clinical28 31%
- Regulatory17 19%
By level
- Director52 58%
- Manager18 20%
- Senior & Principal13 15%
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Associate Clinical Development Director at Gilead
Open until filled. $210K–$272K a year, employer provided.