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Director, Clinical Development (MD)
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Foster City
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Associate Clinical Pharmacology Director” (Natural Sciences Managers) in NJ: $184k–$184k, median $184k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Gilead Sciences INC
The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides input into or leads the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules /products. • Provides scientific and clinical guidance to cross-functional teams and colleagues to meet clinical development project deliverables and timelines. • Provides input into, or otherwise leads, clinical trial protocol design, clinical study reports and health authority inquiries. • Provides ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance. • Manages the clinical development component(s) in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, investigator brochures and development plans. • Coordinates the collection and assimilation of ongoing data for internal analysis and review. • Coordinates and manages the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results and scientific presentations. • Presents scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings. • Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs. REQUIREMENTS: We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role. Minimum Education & Experience • MD or equivalent with 4+ years’ clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment. • Experience in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials is preferred. • Board certification in rheumatology/dermatology/gastroenterology or allergy and immunology is preferred, including familiarity with systemic autoimmune diseases. • Experience in the biopharma industry is preferred. • Experience leading small cross-functional project teams in clinical research or development. • Experience taking the lead on study concept and protocol design, regulatory filings, medical monitoring, clinical publications and presentations is preferred. • Proven effectiveness managing clinical project deliverables through matrix management. Knowledge & Other Requirements • Demonstrated ability to be a fast learner. • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, to move between projects easily and provide support/expertise where needed. People Leader Accountabilities: * Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity i