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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

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As the **Associate Director, Clinical Business Strategy & Operations** , you are the project manager for assigned projects of increasing complexity. You will manage the full project management lifecycle for assigned projects and act as a functional area expert. You will develop and manage project plans, project timelines, communications, change management, meetings, and other interactions to ensure project deliverables are met on-time, to the quality expected, and within-budget. You will represent the Project Team to various partners and stakeholders. You will typically manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will also contribute to short- and long-range Business Strategy & Operations (BS&O) strategies, plans, and infrastructure development. You may also have leadership responsibilities for the BS&O team located on the Foster City campus.

This postion is located **ONSITE** in Foster City, CA (Tuesday - Thursday full days) and is **not eligible** for relocation, local candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Responsibilities** :

+ Direct moderately complex department/cross-functional specific programs and/or initiatives.

+ Supervise moderately complex project/initiative communications (including change management) and ensures that all stakeholders are fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities and their status.

+ Provide Project Management support for strategic programs/projects/initiatives; attends sub-team meetings; organizes ad hoc working groups as needed.

+ Provide leadership to the team and functional areas to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals; proposes and implements plans to resolve such issues and execute corrective actions.

+ Identifies and manages critical path activities and resources.

+ Works in partnership with project sponsor/lead and stakeholders to ensure timely, efficient and effective meetings and progress on activities between meetings.

+ Work in partnership with project sponsor/lead to develop, gain approval and execute on strategy.

+ Leads project meetings and coordinates moderately complex team operations and communications.

+ Organizes and/or leads preparation of high-quality documents for review by internal and external stakeholders. May author documents for leadership teams.

+ Tracks and prepares project information and activities, including minutes, charter, timelines, budgets, action items and project specific deliverables. Ensures integration of project timing, scope and resources.

+ Represents Project Team to functional area leadership and/or steering committees for major strategic decisions.

+ May develop and implement continuous improvement and optimization initiatives across the department.

+ Ensures project work complies with established practices, policies and processes and any regulatory or other requirements.

+ Influence and drive an inclusive and engaging BS&O culture at the Foster City location. Facilitate face-to-face collaboration with Clinical Trial Capabilities and Clinical Operations colleagues on the Foster City campus.

_Project Management & Business_

+ Recognized as a functional area expert for specific products, programs, projects and/or initiatives.

+ Possess knowledge of full cycle project management, from project start-up to close-out, and has shown ability to effectively apply this knowledge to achieve targeted project outcomes.

+ Displays advanced knowledge of project management best practices and tools and has shown ability to apply these to improve project efficiencies and effectiveness.

+ Experience with Pharma industry knowledge, including knowledge of drug development, and is able to flex own knowledge across a variety of project types.

+ Developed advanced knowledge of functional area, as evidenced by independence in designing, implementing, and managing project team plans, deliverables and resource management.

+ Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing project scope, deliverables, risks and resource requirements.

+ Advanced level of organizational awareness and knowledge of change management with the ability to help teams anticipate, plan and adapt to an evolving environment.

_Interpersonal & Leadership_

+ Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

+ Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence programs, projects and/or initiatives.

+ Ability to understand and communicate scientific and/or business elements in a clear and concise manner.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.

+ Proven ability to work successfully in a team-oriented, highly matrixed environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to independently take on and execute multiple complex tasks.

+ Ability to take accountability and empower individuals and teams to make effective decisions which are aligned with the company’s vision, values and goals.

+ Candidates should be a quality driven individual with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to create an inclusive environment and lead empowered teams who operate with high standards of alignment, trust, accountability, expertise, transparency, and collaboration.

+ Self-motivated and able to work at times under minimal and at times no supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience

OR

PhD and Two Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience typically includes 5+ years leading cross-functional project management activities within the biopharma industry; building, managing and articulating comprehensive, complex, cross-functional plans.

+ Experience (2+ years) in clinical trial management/oversight (including development of operational plans, study tools, and study plans). Equivalent clinical operations experience may be considered.

+ PMP (Project Management Professional) or other PM certification or equivalent is a plus.

+ Proven effectiveness managing project teams in life sciences, including effectiveness in preparing project documentation for senior leadership, determining the appropriate scope of projects, helping project teams develop creative alternative scenarios, and acting effectively as a thought partner to others.

+ Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Smart Sheets and other reporting and tracking tools.

+ When needed, ability to travel on a limited basis.

People Leader Accountabilities

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.