About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people. For over 35 years, Gilead has pioneered breakthroughs in treating some of the world's most challenging diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. The company's portfolio includes a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary HIV treatments and prevention methods, and significant advancements in therapies for viral, inflammatory diseases, and certain cancers. Headquartered in the United States, Gilead operates globally, ensuring access to innovative therapies that improve lives and confront major public health challenges. With a commitment to bold ambitions, collaboration, and scientific innovation, Gilead's Clinical Operations team executes Phase I-IV clinical trials worldwide, adhering to strict SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines to deliver high-quality data for product registration and commercialization.

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Clinical Site Partner, Clinical Operations, Oncology, is a pivotal remote position based in the United States, focusing on the South East and Mid Atlantic geography. This role is essential for optimizing clinical trial programs in oncology by building and nurturing relationships with investigator sites. Reporting within Gilead's Clinical Operations, you will act as a bridge between sites and the development organization, driving enrollment, resolving issues, and ensuring timely delivery from study start-up to database lock. This full-time role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in oncology to expand Gilead's network of preferred sites, making you the Sponsor of Choice in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

In this strategic position, your core duties include establishing strong, collaborative relationships with active and potential investigator sites using your disease area knowledge to enhance trial delivery. You will develop concierge-level support strategies for preferred sites, track performance metrics to accelerate processes, and identify new sites aligned with Gilead's oncology portfolio. Maintaining therapeutic expertise enables scientific discussions with investigators, while sharing pipeline intelligence and gathering field-based insights on competitive landscapes and patient pathways. Support extends to study teams and CROs, covering feasibility, site recommendations, initiation visits, enrollment barrier resolution, and feedback collection for internal improvements. Additionally, you will implement site risk plans to meet milestones like first patient visits, enrollment commitments, and database lock, serving as a key escalation point for issue resolution.

Site Relationship Management

Build and sustain professional partnerships to optimize trial execution.

Performance Optimization

Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic Site Expansion

Identify and qualify sites to grow Gilead's clinical research network.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as Associate Director, Clinical Site Partner, candidates need a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field, with advanced degrees preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in clinical operations, site management, or alliance management within the biopharmaceutical industry is required, with strong emphasis on oncology therapeutic areas. Proven track record in site identification, qualification, enrollment planning, and execution is essential. Expertise in regulatory guidelines, GCP, and clinical trial processes, coupled with excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, is critical. Ability to travel as needed and work remotely across South East/Mid Atlantic regions, while maintaining technical proficiency for scientific engagements, rounds out the profile. Experience with CROs and preferred site networks is highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

Gilead Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional success. Enjoy competitive salaries with performance-based bonuses, robust health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous 401(k) matching. Remote work flexibility promotes work-life balance, complemented by wellness programs, paid time off, and family leave policies. Employees gain access to cutting-edge resources, ongoing training, and tuition reimbursement for career advancement. Gilead fosters an inclusive culture with employee resource groups, mental health support, and volunteer opportunities, ensuring you thrive while contributing to groundbreaking therapies in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.

Career Growth

At Gilead, career progression is a priority, with structured development programs for people leaders and individual contributors. This Associate Director role positions you for advancement into senior leadership in Clinical Operations or broader therapeutic areas. Mentoring, leadership training, and cross-functional projects build skills for escalating responsibilities. Gilead's commitment to employee aspirations means you'll have opportunities to lead global trials, influence strategy, and impact patient outcomes in oncology and beyond. With a focus on inclusion and empowerment, your ambitious drive aligns perfectly with Gilead's culture of innovation.

Why Join Gilead

Joining Gilead means becoming part of a team united against devastating diseases, from HIV management to oncology breakthroughs and inflammatory disease therapies. Work remotely with flexibility, collaborate with top talent, and directly contribute to life-changing innovations. Gilead's people-first approach ensures great leadership, inclusive environments, and the tools to make a difference. In oncology Clinical Operations, you'll optimize site partnerships, accelerate trials, and help bring therapies to patients faster. With a legacy of cures and advancements, Gilead offers purpose-driven work, premium benefits, and a platform for your expertise to shine.

Role FAQs

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, this is a remote position in the United States, with focus on South East/Mid Atlantic geography and occasional travel.

What therapeutic area does it cover?

Oncology, with opportunities to leverage expertise in Gilead's broader pipeline including HIV and inflammatory diseases.

What salary can I expect?

Estimated $180,000 - $220,000 USD annually, based on experience and biopharma benchmarks, plus bonuses.

Does Gilead support professional development?

Absolutely, with training, mentoring, and paths to leadership in clinical operations.

How does this role impact patients?

By optimizing site performance and trial delivery, you enable faster access to innovative cancer therapies.