New · posted Nov 1
Gilead Sciences · Biotechnology
Clinical Trials Manager, Early Phase Oncology
- Foster City, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
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
We are seeking a Clinical Trials Manager (CTM) to support the Early Phase Oncology pipeline. The CTM drives end-to-end operational delivery of early-phase oncology trials, ensuring high-quality execution through strong cross-functional leadership and CRO/vendor oversight. This role serves as a key contributor for study execution and study management by coordinating with the internal teams and external partners (including CROs and vendors), and ensuring alignment across all stakeholders to achieve study objectives. The CTM applies strong project management, clinical, and regulatory expertise to proactively identify risks, implement solutions, and maintains study timelines to meet the study deliverables for the in-house and/or hybrid model clinical trials.
This is one of three office-based positions located in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ
**Prior CRO/Pharma experience REQUIRED.
**Prior Oncology experience REQUIRED.
**Early Development/Early Phase Oncology experience preferred but not REQUIRED.
What you need
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and Five Years’ Experience in a relevant scientific discipline. OR
Masters' Degree and Three Years’ Experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
The salary range for this position is:
Bay Area: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00.Other US Locations: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00.
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*.
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What you'll do
Coordinating and supervising all aspects of clinical study.
Assists Clinical Program Manager in the overall study management.
Drafts and coordinates review of relevant documents including protocols, informed consents, case report forms, monitoring plans, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports.
Maintains study timelines.
Contributes to development of study budget.
Contributes to development of RFPs and participate in selection of CROs/vendors.
Manage CROs/vendors.Coordinates review of data listings and preparation of interim/final clinical study reports.
May contribute to development of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts,
Ensures effectiveness of site budget/contract process.May be asked to train CROs, vendors, investigators, and study coordinators on study requirements.
Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area.
Under supervision, they may design scientific communications within the company.
Travel is required.
Excellent teamwork, communication, decision-making and organizational skills are required.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is desirable.
Must be able to generally understand, interpret, and explain protocol requirements to others.
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks.
May serve as a resource for others within the company for clinical trials management expertise.
Under general supervision, is able to examine functional issues from an organizational perspective.
Must be able to participate in multiple departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives under limited supervision.
Must have general, functional expertise to support SOP development and implementation.
Pay
$133,195 – $189,640 a year
Employer provided* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Where you'll work
Foster City, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 1% below the US median for Clinical Trial Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in California12 roles publishing pay
Manager roles in the US44 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $133,195 | — | $189,640 |
| California (middle half) | $158,625 | $164,000 | $182,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $150,125 | $163,000 | $175,000 |
This role: Gilead Sciences's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Trial Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Trial Management
The general path across 69 open Clinical Trial Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Gilead's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 33 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct10
- Collaboration and leadership9
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- GMP and compliance1
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Company hiring pulse
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- Open roles
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By discipline
- Quality43 51%
- Clinical25 29%
- Regulatory17 20%
By level
- Director50 59%
- Manager18 21%
- Senior & Principal12 14%
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Clinical Trials Manager, Early Phase Oncology at Gilead
Open until filled. $133K–$190K a year, employer provided.