Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering medicines for life-threatening diseases. Its work has a strong focus on virology, including HIV and hepatitis, alongside growing research in oncology and inflammation. The company supports a global portfolio of more than 25 products and 50 clinical programs, while also investing in HIV research and health-equity initiatives. For job seekers, Gilead Sciences offers opportunities to contribute to research, development, and healthcare programs aimed at improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Senior Director of Nonclinical Safety

Lead nonclinical safety and toxicologic pathology at Gilead Sciences, supporting biopharmaceutical research and development. Guide regulatory work, pathology programs, and drug development teams.

Description

  • Provide nonclinical safety and toxicologic pathology expertise across pharmaceutical research and development.
  • Support screening, IND-enabling, and development studies involving rodent and non-rodent species.
  • Collaborate directly with drug development project teams.
  • Contribute to interactions with regulatory authorities and regulatory submissions.
  • Bring innovative, adaptable, and critical thinking to research and development pathobiology.
  • Apply modern pathology laboratory technologies, including assay development, implementation, and interpretation.
  • Mentor and encourage colleagues in matrix and line organizations.
  • Lead teams and delegate responsibilities effectively across the organization.

Requirements

  • DVM or MD, a PhD in a relevant biological discipline, and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Board certification in anatomic pathology.
  • At least 5 years of toxicologic pathology experience in pharmaceutical research and development.
  • Experience with screening, IND-enabling, and development studies in rodent and non-rodent species.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve issues.
  • Strong understanding of drug discovery, development, and regulatory processes.
  • Experience working directly with drug development project teams and participating in regulatory authority interactions and submissions.
  • Evidence of innovative, adaptable, and critical thinking applied to research and development pathobiology.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to present opinions and expertise with confidence, authority, respect, and diplomacy to Gilead colleagues at all levels and to external partners.
  • Strong leadership and delegation skills, including success mentoring and motivating people in matrix or line organizations.
  • Working knowledge of modern pathology laboratory technologies, including assay development, implementation, and interpretation.
  • Preferred: Experience with translational or clinical biomarkers and/or research pathology in pharmaceutical research and development.
  • Preferred: Experience developing molecular pathology assays (IHC, ISH, RNASeq, qPCR, or LCM), integrating and analyzing data, and interpreting image analysis.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Discretionary long-term stock-based incentives.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored medical insurance.
  • Company-sponsored dental insurance.
  • Company-sponsored vision insurance.
  • Company-sponsored life insurance.
  • Benefits package.

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