VP, Clinical Development, HIV Prevention

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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.
 

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Job Description
 

Gilead HIV Development:

For more than three decades, Gilead has developed transformational therapies for the treatment of HIV, including Atripla®, the first single tablet regimen, and Sunlenca®, the first treatment agent dosed just twice per year. Gilead developed Truvada®, the first medication for HIV prevention, and is evaluating a robust pipeline of innovative antiviral agents with the potential for global impact in HIV prevention. Gilead’s HIV cure program includes multiple preclinical- and clinical-stage agents.   

The Position:

VP, Clinical Development, HIV Prevention will lead a team of 12+ clinicians and scientists across early and late development. This position will serve as Franchise Head for HIV Prevention in the Development Organization and be accountable for the overall HIV Development strategy and the conception, design and execution of all HIV prevention clinical trials from Phase 1 through Phase 4.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and execute a clear, integrated clinical development strategy utilizing a mixture of internal and outsourced resources

• Responsible for all scientific aspects of conceptualizing and planning Phase 1 through Phase 4 clinical trials, supervising Global Development Leads working within matrixed, cross-functional teams

• Represent Gilead externally in scientific interactions and in meetings with regulatory agencies, build and maintain key opinion leader relationships

• Partner with key internal stakeholders, including Research, Commercial, and Business Development

• Recognized across the company as a key resource for HIV disease area and development expertise

• Will supervise team responsible for Virology Pediatric Clinical Development team, based in Foster City and Dublin

Education/Qualifications:

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with 10+ years experience in clinical development in industry

• Domain expertise in HIV or Infectious Diseases preferred

• Demonstrated track record of clinical trial design and execution from IND through NDA

• Clear, transparent communicator with strong leadership and presentation skills

• Outstanding motivation, creativity, analytical thinking and a strong commitment to productivity and growth of direct reports and teams

• Flexibility to work in a rapidly growing matrixed environment. Strong leadership skills with an ability to set a vision, lead change, and mentor others. Strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute clinical strategies. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and achieve outcomes