Assoc Director, Clinical Operations at Gilead in Beijing

Job description

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 (Associate) Director, Clinical Operations Job Family Clin Ops Mgmt Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads and manages a team of direct and indirect reports. Hires, develops and retains diverse top talent on the team. Sets clear goals for the team and individual direct reports. Coaches direct reports on their performance, development and career interests. Plays a lead role in developing other people leaders. Provides input into strategic and operational short- and long-range therapeutic area / functional area plans as appropriate, including supporting alignment and communications to other team members upon implementation. May sit on the Clinical Operations TA Leadership Team; providing key input into the leadership and management of the Clinical Operations TA Team. Provides Clinical Operations leadership oversight of assigned TA programs, including tracking and managing deliverables and working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to optimize processes related to studies and in an effort to streamline timelines without compromise to quality study deliverables. Establishes and maintains a strong collaboration and partnership with cross-functional colleagues globally to ensure timely, high-quality and within-budget delivery of programs. Acts as the Clinical Operations representative on GDTs and/or oversees direct reports serving on GDTs; ensuring Clinical Operations strategic and operational input into Clinical Development programs. Provides strategic input into Clinical Development Plans that significantly influences the direction and outcomes of product development strategies. May also serve as the Clinical Operations representative on corporate partnerships, due diligence and/or acquisition teams; providing critical input into and review of partnership agreements and documentation. Leads development of all resource plans for all assigned programs to ensure optimal deployment and allocation of resources. Initiates continuous improvement efforts, including identifying and applying best practices and driving standardization across teams and programs. Compiles, assesses and communicates risks and options to support program goal achievement and informed decision-making. Plays a lead role in Clinical Operations and cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive ongoing efficiencies and operational excellence. Solves problems relating to national and international regulations, guidelines and investigator interactions. Keeps all stakeholders appropriately and timeously advised on all aspects of project status and any issues. Uses all available tools to track, oversee and communicate on program status to all key stakeholders. Contributes leadership input into all study-related documentation, including study protocols. May lead development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other