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. Our innovative therapies have transformed lives, ensuring access to cutting-edge treatments across the globe. We are relentless in our pursuit of scientific innovation, focusing on HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases to address unmet medical needs. At Gilead, collaboration, determination, and a passion for making a difference drive our mission. As a Clinical Trials Manager in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, you will play a pivotal role in advancing these life-changing therapies.

Role Overview

The Clinical Trials Manager position within Gilead's Clinical Operations team is essential for the worldwide execution of Phase I-IV clinical trials across all therapeutic areas. Based in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, this role involves managing geographical regions or components of larger studies, defining study logistics, and ensuring compliance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory guidelines like FDA, EMA, and ICH standards. You will serve as the key operational contact, driving timely delivery of high-quality clinical data to support global product registration and commercialization. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to Gilead's bold ambitions in biopharmaceutical innovation.

Key Impact Areas

In this role, expect to lead strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, CROs, and vendors to keep studies on track.

Key Responsibilities

As Clinical Trials Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading contract research organization (CRO) and vendor selection, managing interactions and deliverables.
• Serving as the primary operational contact for Gilead studies, overseeing site evaluations, initiations, monitoring, and close-outs.
• Defining and developing study logistics and clinical study plans to meet objectives.
• Managing study timelines, documentation, and communications effectively.
• Participating in project meetings with CROs, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Contributing to SOP development, creating tools for project efficiency, and providing input on protocols, case report forms, and informed consents.
• Overseeing study sites for compliance with protocols, regulations, SOPs, and monitoring plans.
• Assisting in safety, interim, and final study reports, resolving data issues.
• Proactively identifying challenges and collaborating on solutions to meet timelines and budgets.
• Training new colleagues and ensuring personal compliance with all practices and regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Gilead values diverse contributions to serve patients. Minimum qualifications include:

• PharmD, PhD, MA, MS, BA, BS, or RN with relevant clinical or life sciences experience.
• Multiple years of clinical experience, including leading or managing studies and project teams.
• Experience managing external vendors.

Key knowledge and skills:

• Fast learner with flexibility to adapt to changes and support various projects.
• Advanced study management expertise, protocol understanding, and regulatory knowledge (FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Ability to manage full-cycle study processes from start-up to close-out.

Benefits & Perks

Joining Gilead means accessing exceptional benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional success:

• Competitive salary estimated at £90,000 - £150,000 annually, based on biopharmaceutical sector rates in Uxbridge with a buffer for upside potential.
• Comprehensive health insurance, pension contributions, and family benefits.
• Generous paid time off, flexible working arrangements, and wellness programs.
• Professional development through training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and focus on work-life balance.

Career Growth

Gilead invests in your growth as a people leader. This role positions you to evolve our culture, empower teams, and advance into senior clinical operations leadership. With exposure to global trials in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases, you'll build expertise that propels your career in biopharma.

Why Join Gilead

At Gilead, every employee drives discovery and development of scientific innovations. Our Uxbridge team collaborates on therapies improving millions of lives. Enjoy a supportive environment where you're empowered to make direct impact, backed by a commitment to inclusion and bold ambitions. Help create possible, together.

Role FAQs

Q: What therapeutic areas does this role cover?
A: All Gilead areas, including HIV, oncology, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and inflammatory diseases.

Q: Is travel required?
A: Yes, for site visits, investigator meetings, and regional oversight, either directly or via CROs.

Q: What experience level is needed?
A: Multiple years managing studies, with advanced regulatory and vendor management skills.

Q: How does Gilead support professional development?
A: Through training, SOP contributions, special projects, and leadership pathways.

Q: Is this a remote role?
A: Primarily based in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, with potential hybrid flexibility.