Sr Director, Nonclinical Safety

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 The Nonclinical Sciences Department at Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly motivated veterinary anatomic pathologist to provide expert pathology and scientific support for nonclinical studies and safety strategies to support drug development from discovery through marketed products This team-facing role involves collaboration with departmental colleagues and cross-functional teams throughout nonclinical drug development, supporting various molecular modalities, therapeutic areas, and spanning across research and regulatory pathology areas. The primary function of this role is to provide the interpretation, integration, and communication of complex anatomic and clinical pathology findings for novel therapeutics. Additional opportunities to participate in due diligence teams, serve in project team leadership roles, drive mechanistic studies, and participate in Gilead-wide working groups/cross-functional initiatives are available. Minimum Qualifications: DVM with a PhD in a relevant biological discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience Recognized board certification in anatomic pathology. At least 8+ years of toxicologic pathology experience in a pharmaceutical R&D environment, including screening, IND-enabling and development studies in rodent and non-rodent species. Demonstrated issue-resolution experience. High level of understanding of the drug discovery, development and regulatory process, including experience working directly on drug development project teams and Regulatory Authority interactions and submissions. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Anatomic pathology residency training and specialty board certification • Previous industry experience is beneficial, though not required • Professional experience as a project pathologist in the biopharmaceutical industry is preferred • Strong decision-making, complex problem-solving, and project management skills • Proven strengths in critical data analysis and interpretation • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and presenting • Demonstrated scientific productivity (such as publications and conference presentations) • Deep experience in immunology, virology, or oncology is highly desirable • Experience mentoring and developing junior scientists, while fostering a culture of scientific rigor and collaboration • Ability to represent the nonclinical pathology function in external scientific forums/consortia, cross-functional strategic discussions, and regulatory interactions • Working knowledge of digital pathology, image analysis, and AI is desirable The salary range for this position is: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00. 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