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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

Clinical Operations is responsible for the worldwide execution of all Phase I - IV clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas. Clinical Operations plays a key role in ensuring all Gilead clinical trials are performed in accordance with applicable SOPs, company policies and regulatory guidelines to provide timely and high-quality clinical data that supports global registration and commercialization of Gilead’s products.

As a **Clinical Trials Manager, Biomarker/Bioanalytical Operations** , You will work with and collaborate with Clinical Operations, Biomarker Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and other cross-functional team members. You will manage certain components of clinical studies and act as a member of the study team. You will also manage biomarker and bioanalytical vendors. You will assist in the review of clinical study protocols and other study documents, contribute to process development and/or participate in special projects. You may also participate in strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serves as the key biomarker and bioanalytical operational (BBOps) contact with internal and external stakeholders, for successful implementation of biomarker and bioanalytical strategies in Gilead (GS) and Collaborative (CO) programs

+ Participate in multiple Phase 1-4 clinical study teams

+ Plans and coordinates all operational activities required with the collection, delivery and analysis of biological specimens within a clinical trial

+ Provides sample management expertise to the Study Management Teams (SMTs), Biomarker SubTeams (BSTs), and Clinical Pharmacology Subteams (CPST)

+ Accountable for ensuring biological samples collected are of good analyzable quality and are collected in adherence to the highest standards of ethics and informed consent.

+ Primary interface for operational activities between the SMT and laboratory vendors; Provides the day-to-day operational management of vendors to ensure delivery data against contracted scope of work

+ Has ability to critically evaluate scientific proposal or protocol, and budget for clinical operation feasibility

+ Establishes strong cross-functional relationships and exhibits strong leadership skills with counterparts in other functional teams (e.g., Biomarker Sciences, Vendor Outsourcing, Clinical Operations, and Data Management) to ensure efficient execution of the study biomarker strategy.

+ Proactively identifies potential operational challenges and in collaboration with senior team members provides resolution plans to ensure biomarker strategy remains on track

+ Organizes and leads Biomarker and Bioanalytical operational meetings with study functional groups or vendors

+ Maintains internal Biomarker and Bioanalytical Operations databases and document repositories

+ Review of relevant documents including protocols, informed consents, and relevant study documents

+ Must be able to understand, interpret and explain protocol requirements to others

+ Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area

+ Contributes to development of RFPs and participates in selection of CROs/vendors

+ Able to examine functional issues from an organizational perspective

+ May contribute or participate in special projects.

+ Develops tools and processes that optimize project efficiencies and effectiveness.

+ Participates in the recruiting and hiring process for CPA/CTMA/Sr. CTMA and support their professional development

+ May contribute to development of abstracts, presentations and manuscripts

+ Must be able to participate in multiple departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives under limited supervision

+ Must have a general, functional expertise to support Process development and implementation

+ Provides knowledge and expertise on country specific regulations

+ Participates in and manages project meetings and conference calls with vendors and cross-functional teams.

+ Develops tools and processes that optimize project efficiencies and effectiveness.

+ Provides input into study protocols and case report forms, authors informed consents, study plans, and presentations.

+ May be required to present at internal or external meetings (i.e., investigator meetings).

+ Leads or otherwise assists in the preparation of interim and final study reports, including resolving any data discrepancies when biomarker data is needed for primary, secondary or support.

+ Proactively identifies potential operational challenges and collaborates with other Clinical Operations’ colleagues to provide solutions to ensure study execution remains on track to defined protocols, budgets and timelines.

+ Ensures own work complies with established practices, policies and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements.

+ Travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; OR

+ Masters' degree and 3+ years of relevant experience

People Leader Accountabilities:

+ 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 are receiving 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: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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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.

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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.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.