Associate Director, PDM Business Process & Operational Excellence - Foster City at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biopharmaceutical, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 10+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry. Or MS with 8+ years of relevant experience. Or PhD with 6+ years of relevant experience
Greenbelt in Lean and/or Six Sigma
Experience in 1+ areas of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls
Experience leading cross-functional biopharma strategic initiatives
Experience leading business process mapping with a variety of stakeholders and SMEs
Experience with business process mapping tools such as Signavio and Visio
Strong interpersonal skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional business process mapping and OpEx initiatives, utilizing strong facilitation skills to gather SME input and design clear end-to-end business processes that improve current processes
Provide support to initiatives to ensure success, delivering on time and within budget with appropriate stakeholder management
Interface with members of the PDM Extended Leadership Team and their teams to drive meaningful process improvements in PDM
Utilize strong analytical, communication and influencing skills, as well as problem-solving ability, to drive helpful change and continuous improvement
Be an enthusiastic member of the wider PDM Operational Excellence community

Skills

Business Process Improvement

Operational Excellence

Lean

Six Sigma

Process Optimization

Pharmaceutical Development

Manufacturing Operations

Leadership

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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