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Senior Director, PDM Operations Management - Foster City

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 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. 

 

Senior Director, PDM Operations Management 

Location: Foster City 

 

Reporting to the Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) Strategy & Operations, and part of the larger PDM organization, the Senior Director, PDM Operations Management will support the success of PDM by leading a team focused on the cross-functional non-GMP programs and systems that have an outsize impact on how PDM works. This scope for PDM Operations includes leading the teams / individual contributors focused on: 

  • Non-GMP information infrastructure (e.g. SharePoint) 

  • Experience of working in PDM, e.g. onboarding new staff to PDM, supporting the internship program and managing the PDM rotation program 

  • Planisware (G.Plan) adoption and iteration for enterprise timeline management as well as resource forecasting 

  • Product portfolio reporting and analytics 

Success in this role depends on bringing together these four distinct capabilities into a seamless team that supports critical PDM operations. 

 

FOCUS AREAS 

  • Lead team responsible for organizing non-GMP information across PDM (e.g. SharePoint) 

  • Manage individual contributor responsible for onboarding to PDM, managing the PDM intern program as well as the PDM rotational program 

  • Manage individual contributor responsible for Planisware adoption and iteration 

  • Manage individual contributor responsible for product portfolio reporting and analytics  

  • Set strategy for PDM Operations team and lead the group in a manner that delivers more than the sum of its parts 

  • Lead interface with leaders of across PDM as a valuable thought partner to drive meaningful improvements to the experience of working in PDM  

  • Lead, coach and develop team at various career levels 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 14+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry. Or MS with 12+ years of relevant experience. Or PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience. 

  • Experience leading cross-functional biopharma strategic initiatives 

  • Experience identifying and prioritizing projects to focus on delivery of benefits 

  • Experience leading a team 

  • Experience in knowledge management is a plus 

  • Experience with Planisware is a plus 

  • Strong SharePoint skills 

  • Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills  

  • Solid understanding of current industry trends 

  • Demonstrated ability to understand complex and complicated situations and to strip out complications 

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization 

  • Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration, communication, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence, executive presence, goal setting and performance management 


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: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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.


For jobs in the United States:

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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.


For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

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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.

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