New · posted Nov 1
Gilead Sciences · Pharmaceuticals
Director, Clinical Operations
- Foster City, CA +1 more
- 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
What you need
Two ways to qualify
Bachelor’s
+ 12+ years of experience
12+ years of experience and a BS in a relevant scientific discipline.
- or
Master’s
+ 12+ years of experience
12+ years of relevant experience and a MS degree.
Specific Education & Experience Requirements
- 14+ years of experience and an RN (2 or 3 year certificate)
- Prior experience leading and overseeing oncology clinical trials with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and delivery of Phase 1 first in human (FIH) oncology clinical trials
What you'll do
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and therapeutic expertise for the successful management of international clinical trials (Phase I - IV) across multiple indications through clinical study teams and through the use of CROs or internal resources.
- Responsible for oversight and strategic direction and implementation across a number of projects to ensure clinical programs are conducted to meet project milestones and budgets through close partnership with parties involved both inside and outside of the company.
- Initiates continuous efforts in reviewing and identifying best practices among study teams and enforcing standardization among teams.
- Directs development of SOPs within department and participates in development of collaborative SOP development.
- May contribute to Clinical Study Reports, INDs, NDAs, and other clinical/regulatory/safety documents.
- Contributes to development of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Manages study teams to ensure deployment of resources.
- Travels nationally and internationally as required.
- Represents the company at professional events and may present company clinical initiatives and findings at such events.
- Extensive clinical experience is required.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills, and ability to lead multifunctional teams, ability to manage staff, and mentor junior staff is required.
- Must be able to solve complex problems and use highly developed independent judgment relating to national and international regulations, guidelines, investigator interactions and timelines.
- Must be able to successfully develop, implement, manage and complete complex clinical trials and manage vendor relations.
- Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of complex problems.
- Demonstrated excellence in complex project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities is required.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports.
- Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of clinical trials is required.
- Experience with presentations before executive staff.
- Extensive experience in developing RFPs, selection of CROs/vendors, and management of external resources is required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage international clinical trials within designated program budgets and timelines is required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate scientific, medical, and organizational concepts to internal and external customers.
- Ability to initiate, and lead departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.
This role can be based at our site in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ
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*.
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
Foster City, CA +1 moreOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Also posted for: Parsippany, NJ
More jobs in Foster City, CA +1 moreWorking conditions
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesGilead Sciences's statements, word for word
For jobs in the United States
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 4% above the US median for Clinical Operations roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California8 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US35 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $210,375 | — | $272,250 |
| California (middle half) | $239,000 | $242,500 | $253,625 |
| All US (middle half) | $202,500 | $233,000 | $243,000 |
This role: Gilead Sciences's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Operations roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Operations
The general path across 93 open Clinical Operations roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Gilead's own promotion track.
Career resources on Clinical Operations
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.
- Collaboration and leadership13
- Clinical trial conduct8
- Documentation and SOPs3
- GMP and compliance1
- Investigations and CAPA1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
Company hiring pulse
Gilead on Regulatory Jobs
- 85
- Open roles
- 66
- Distinct roles
- 8
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality43 51%
- Clinical25 29%
- Regulatory17 20%
By level
- Director50 59%
- Manager18 21%
- Senior & Principal12 14%
More roles at Gilead
- View role
Director, Clinical Operations
Foster City, CA +1 moreDirectorPharmaceuticals$210K–$272K
- View role
Director, Clinical Development (MD)
Foster City, CA · HybridDirectorBiotechnology$243K–$315K
- View role
Senior Director, Clinical Development - Dermatology (MD)
Foster City, CADirectorBiotechnology$302K–$391K
- View role
Clinical Trials Manager, Early Phase Oncology
Foster City, CAManagerBiotechnology$133K–$190K
Similar Clinical Operations roles elsewhere
- View role
Director, Clinical Operations, Immunology
Johnson & JohnsonHorsham, PADirectorPharmaceuticalsSalary not listed
- View role
Client Relationship Associate Director, Connected Devices PM (Clinical Research)
IQVIADurham, NCDirectorPharmaceuticals$90K–$251K
- View role
Director, Clinical Operations Asset Lead (COAL), Late Phase Lung Oncology
GSKUpper Providence, PADirectorPharmaceuticals$190K–$316K
- View role
Director, US Head of HOCT Trial Management, Clinical Operations
Bristol Myers SquibbPrinceton, NJ · HybridDirectorPharmaceuticals$213K–$258K
Director, Clinical Operations at Gilead
Open until filled. $210K–$272K a year, employer provided.