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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 32 days Lyell Immunopharma's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Lyell Immunopharma's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lyell Immunopharma
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lyell Immunopharma's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lyell Immunopharma.
About this role
The Director of Clinical Science at Lyell is responsible for overseeing the design, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials for next-generation CAR T-cell therapies. This role involves collaborating with medical monitors and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practice. The position also includes responsibilities for data review, protocol design, regulatory submissions, and external collaboration to facilitate trial operations and patient enrollment.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lyell Immunopharma as an employer.
What you need
- PhD, PharmD, PA-C, ARNP, MS, or BSRN in a related field
- 10+ years related experience in a clinical, research or pharmaceutical organization
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in clinical development
- Demonstrated experience supporting the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials
- Proficiency in clinical trial design, regulatory submissions, and data interpretation
- Familiarity with GCP and regulatory guidelines
Nice to have
- Scientific or clinical education in a relevant field (e.g., immunology, oncology, molecular biology, or health care delivery)
- 7+ years related experience ideally in oncology, focusing on cell therapy, T-cell engager, or immuno-oncology
What you get
- Salary range of $220,000 to $260,000 annually
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
- Eligibility to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan
Worth weighing
- The role involves a significant amount of collaboration and cross-functional execution, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
- The position is hands-on and may involve adapting to evolving organizational needs, indicating a dynamic work environment.
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the stated office locations in Seattle, WA or South San Francisco, CA.
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Listed by Lyell Immunopharma on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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