Gilead Sciences
Clinical Program Manager
United States - California - Foster City
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$13,304 more — $195,374 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $195,374 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Natural Sciences Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for the worldwide execution of all Phase I - IV clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas.
- You will oversee and be responsible for the successful execution of studies and/or multiple studies within a program or multiple programs, including financial responsibility.
- You will participate and engage in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influences all relevant stakeholders.
- Partners with cross-functional teams to manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed.
- Anticipates obstacles and difficulties and implements solutions to achieve project goals, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Participates in and/or leads departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.
- Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Requirements
- BA / BS / RN with 8 or more years' relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences or MA / MS / PharmD / PhD with 6 or more years' relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences.
- Minimum of 4 years' cross-functional study management or related leadership experience in life sciences, including multiple years' experience managing study or project teams.
- Advanced knowledge of one or more disease or therapeutic areas, as evidenced by independence in designing, implementing, and managing study team plans, deliverables and resource management.
- Complete knowledge of full cycle study management, from start-up to close-out.
- Advanced knowledge of study management best practices and tools and has shown ability to apply these to improve study efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Proven ability to effectively author clinical study and regulatory documentation.
- Proven ability to work successfully in a team-oriented, highly matrixed environment.
- Responsible for Clinical Operations activities conducted by the affiliate that are required by local regulations and/or usual practice to support clinical trials.
Skills
- Uses all available tools to track, oversee and communicate on program status to all key stakeholders.
Compensation
- $182,070.00 - $235,620.00.
- $165,495.00 - $214,170.00.
- 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*.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
- 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.
Company info
- At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
- 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.
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Gilead Sciences's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.