Clinical Program Manager

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We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. 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 Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description Job Description Clinical Operations is responsible for the worldwide execution of all Phase I - IV clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas. Clinical Operations plays a key role in ensuring all Gilead clinical trials are performed in accordance with applicable SOPs, company policies and regulatory guidelines to provide timely and high-quality clinical data that supports global registration and commercialization of Gilead’s products.   You will manage a team of direct and potentially indirect reports. You will oversee and be responsible for the successful execution of studies and/or multiple studies within a program or multiple programs, including financial responsibility. You will be responsible for the resource management of studies, including ongoing assessment of resource needs and optimal deployment of resources to support a fluid ‘One Ops’  workforce. You will participate and engage in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives. You may act as the business process owner (BPO) and/or serve as a subject matter expert for Clinical Operations processes. You will encourage an innovative mindset by championing new ideas and initiatives and incorporating best practices, external benchmarking and standardization across Clinical Operations.  EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:    • Typically manages a team of direct reports and may have indirect reports. Hires, develops and retains diverse top talent on the team. Sets clear goals for the team and individuals direct reports. Coaches’ direct reports on their performance, development and career interests.   • May provide 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.   • Acts as team leader and builder; providing guidance and oversight for the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within designated program budgets and timelines.   • Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and influences all relevant stakeholders.   • Partners with cross-functional teams manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed.   • Communicates project status and issues and ensures project team goals are met in alignment with project decisions. Escalates issues as needed.   • Participate in the development of all study-related documentation, including study protocols.   • Participates in the selection and management of contract research organizations (CROs) / vendors, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs).   • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties and implements solutions to achieve project goals, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.   • Resolves issues as needed within national and international regulations and guidelines.   • Uses all available tools to track, oversee and communicate

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