Associate Director, Change Management - Development at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • BA/BS in communications, business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in change management, communications, project management or combination, preferably in life sciences, healthcare, or the biopharma industry
  • Experience leading large-scale, complex organizational change efforts
  • Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply change management strategies, tools and processes to ensure sustained adoption of Development initiatives (including creation of impact assessments and comprehensive, tailored change management plans)
  • Build and lead change communities, facilitating regular discussions among cross-functional teams to ensure two-way communication
  • Provide change management consultation to executives and business partners
  • Proactive planning to manage and mitigate potential areas of change resistance
  • Consult business partners on effective change communication techniques
  • Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with functional leadership, business leads and change champions
  • Create, recommend, and/or enable reinforcement mechanisms and celebrations of success
  • Support the development and evolution of a structured change management and communications methodology across Development, aligned to the Gilead strategy and functional goals
  • Utilize existing communication channels and create new ones to ensure a common change story is communicated across Development and other targeted internal stakeholder groups -- creating broader awareness, understanding, support, and excitement for change
  • Provide strategic support and direction within the Development organization’s Change Management capability, including design and deployment of change management and communications strategies for multiple initiatives
  • Enable and support crucial senior leadership updates to ensure effective sponsorship of key initiatives to drive results
  • Support the management of change management processes and key communication activities throughout Development, including strategic and operational level planning
  • Other duties, including tactical support of the Development employee engagement strategy, as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Change ManagementCommunications StrategyStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership SponsorshipStrategic Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

The position is full time.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this role?

Key responsibilities include developing change management strategies and plans, building change communities, providing consultation to executives, proactive planning to mitigate resistance, and building cross-functional relationships.

What is the company culture like at Gilead?

Gilead emphasizes collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference, with people leaders key to evolving culture where employees feel included, developed, and empowered.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Director role?

Strong candidates will have experience in change management strategy, cross-functional collaboration across Development functions like Clinical Operations and Regulatory Affairs, and the ability to engage senior leaders and build change communities.

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$15,873.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off
Generous 401(k) contribution matching
Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare
Global Wellbeing Reimbursement
Time Off
Global Volunteer Day
Giving Together Program
Employee Support Programs
Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.
Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.
Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.
Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.
Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.
Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.
Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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