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This role defines the vision, direction, and executional framework for all clinical programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and scientific priorities. The position oversees the governance and delivery of clinical studies across all phases, guiding strategic decisions that support regulatory success and product advancement.\nThis role drives organizational excellence, cultivates talent, and represents Clinical Development in enterprise, regulatory, and external partnership settings in collaboration with relevant functions.\nThis role is based in Sunnyvale, California. It offers a flexible work arrangement, with the ability to work from GRAIL's office or from home. Our current flexible work arrangement policy requires that a minimum of 60%, or 24 hours, of your total work week be on-site. Your specific schedule, determined in collaboration with your manager, will align with team and business needs and could exceed the 60% requirement for the site. 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Employees should expect that their role may expand, shift, or be modified to meet changing business needs, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.\nThis may include:\nTaking on additional responsibilities.\n\nParticipating in cross functional projects and initiatives.\n\nAdapting to new technologies, processes, or methodologies.\n\nSupporting other departments or teams during periods of high demand.\n\nContributing to special projects or temporary assignments as needed.\n\nThese job duties are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.\nRequired Qualifications\nAdvanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in life sciences, health sciences, or related discipline with 20+ years of progressive experience in clinical research or development. 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