Overview
In this role you will strengthen investigator-site partnerships to optimize global phase I–IV trials across Gilead therapies. You serve as the native link between sites and the Development organization, driving enrollment, data quality, and issue resolution to support regulatory submissions. You’ll build a network of preferred sites, monitor performance, and help remove barriers in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This position offers impact on trial delivery and patient access through collaborative, site-focused leadership.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with investigator sites to optimize trial delivery
- Develop strategies for concierge-level support to preferred sites to become Sponsor of Choice
- Track site performance metrics and identify opportunities for acceleration
- Identify investigator sites aligned with portfolio strategy to expand the research network
- Maintain therapeutic and technical expertise for scientific discussions with site personnel
- Share development pipeline updates and collect field-based intelligence on competitive landscape
- Support study teams and CROs to ensure timely trial delivery from start-up to close-out
- Gather feedback from sites to inform program improvements
- Develop and implement site risk plans to meet milestones such as enrollment and database lock
- Escalate issues to internal teams and implement mitigation strategies
- Utilize metrics to inform site/country/regional decision making
- Develop local knowledge of site capabilities for recruitment forecasting and monitor performance
- Collaborate with Internal Operations, Development, and Medical Affairs for unified site messaging
- Provide ongoing engagement with sites to address enrolment barriers and optimise recruitment
Key requirements
- BA / BS / RN with significant relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences
- Combination of scientific/medical expertise in a relevant therapeutic area and advanced knowledge of Clinical Operations (Oncology, Virology and Inflammation experience is a bonus)
- Experience in study operations and project management with oversight of clinical studies
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and UK/EU regulatory guidelines and requirements
- Strong self-management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and adapt
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Established relationships in community and academic site networks
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills and team-orientation
- Leadership presence with ability to lead without authority across stakeholders
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strategic agility and broad business acumen
- Critical thinking paired with operational efficiency
- Self-motivated with proactive issue monitoring and barrier removal
- Regular travel required
- excellent communication
- stakeholder management
- leadership without formal authority
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- UK/EU regulatory guidelines
- site management and enrollment planning
Associate Director, Clinical Operations (UK/Ireland/Nordics) in London employer: GILEAD Sciences
Gilead is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a healthier world, where every employee plays a vital role in pioneering life-changing therapies. Located in Uxbridge, our collaborative work culture fosters inclusion and empowerment, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a strong focus on leadership and continuous improvement, Gilead offers a unique environment that encourages innovation and meaningful contributions to global health challenges.
