Director, Clinical Development (MD)

About the role

We’re here for one reason – to cure cancer. The Medical Director will lead the execution of multiple clinical trials in hematologic malignancies, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to advance a novel CAR T-cell therapy for patients. This role requires strong leadership and exceptional cross-functional collaboration, working hand-in-hand with study start-up and operational teams to ensure efficient and high-quality trial delivery. The Medical Director will also build and maintain productive relationships with external clinical sites to support successful study conduct and participate directly in regulatory interactions to facilitate and progress study activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical monitoring to multiple oncology clinical trials
• Lead project teams to design and implement clinical studies
• Write protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and review clinical trial documents
• Conduct investigator meetings and lead site initiation visits with clinical trial investigators
• Execute and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets
• Translate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunities
• Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders
• Work with internal regulatory affairs team and ensure compliance with external ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Collaborate with internal pre-clinical scientists, translational scientists, business, and commercial organizations in a cross-functional manner
• Work in a team environment comprising clinical operations, biomarker specialists, CROs, and regulatory affairs
• Support and provide input into regulatory filing documents, conduct regulatory filings
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with 4+ years of experience managing oncology trials

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification/specialization in Hematology or Oncology
• At least 2 years of relevant drug development experience, either within industry or as a clinical investigator/physician scientist in academia, or equivalent experience
• Proven clinical development strategist with experience designing, implementing, and conducting clinical trials, with emphasis on proof-of-concept and first-in-human studies
• Knowledge of carrying out hematology/oncology clinical trials, including knowledge of hematology/oncology treatment options
• Strategic leadership and tactical skills, excellent initiative and judgment, and demonstrated ability to positively represent the goals of Kite
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal colleagues and external contacts, including key thought leaders and investigators
• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams in a cross-functional manner
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
• Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

May travel up to 30%.

Pay

The salary range for this position is:

• Bay Area: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00
• Other US Locations: $237,575.00 - $307,450.00

Kite 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

• 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. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing.