Associate Director, Project Management

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.

As an Associate Director, Project Management at Gilead you will support key strategy and planning initiatives at the U.S. Commercial level and partner with Business Units and functions to advance organizational priorities.

The incumbent will report to the Senior Director, Business Strategy & Operations and will be based in Foster City, CA.

• Support and consult on the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned to U.S. Commercial goals and objectives.

• Lead ad hoc planning, operations, and special projects, translating ambiguous business questions into clear workplans and recommendations.

• Develop work products for senior management consideration, including frameworks, presentations, analyses, recommendations, and thought pieces.

• Create and maintain detailed project plans with clear tasks, milestones, owners, timelines, risks, and status reporting.

• Proactively engage cross-functional stakeholders to identify interdependencies, resolve issues, and drive alignment.

• Provide strategic perspective and constructive challenges while helping teams move from discussion to action.

• Interface regularly with leadership teams across the U.S. organization, including Business Unit and functional leadership teams.

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree, MBA, with 8+ years of relevant experience or PhD or MD with 2 years relevant experience.

• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred.

• Must have a strong understanding of the U.S. Commercial business, portfolio, and cross-functional operating environment.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex new concepts, techniques, standards, tools, and processes.

• Recognized as an expert in a relevant field within the organization, with the ability to solve a wide range of complex problems.

• Able to work with virtually no immediate direction and exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches.

• Strong strategic problem-solving skills, including breaking down issues, identifying options, synthesizing insights, and driving to resolution.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, influence without authority, negotiate, resolve conflict, and build consensus.

• High EQ, executive presence, sound judgment, and confidence to provide dissenting views when appropriate.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently, prioritize effectively, and drive forward in ambiguity.

• Experience designing and deploying rigorous processes, tools, templates, governance, and project management approaches.

• Familiarity with Change Management frameworks and principles, specifically ADKAR.

• Excellent communication skills; must be highly proficient in PowerPoint and able to craft executive-ready stories with minimal guidance.

• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 360 CoPilot

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. 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*.

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.

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