Director, Project Management 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

Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Based in Foster City, CA (hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Experience leading or aspiring to lead people, driving culture, inclusion, development, and empowerment

Responsibilities

Works in partnership with project leaders to develop, gain approval, and execute on the project strategy
Co-chairs timely, efficient, and action-oriented project team meetings and is responsible for coordinating team operations, communications and verifying the timely achievement of deliverables
Directs highly complex project communications and ensures that all project customers are fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities and their status
Organizes preparation of high-quality documents for review by governance committees in collaboration with the project team and represents the Development Project Team (or Program Strategy Team) at Governance meetings, when needed
Organizes Project Management support for various functional areas on the Project/Program; attends sub-team meetings; organizes ad hoc working groups
Organizes the formation of Project Teams and Request for Development (RFD) Teams with leadership of the functional areas, and guides transition of projects between development phases
Co-leads the design, implementation, and update of life cycle development plans, which articulate the vision & strategy for asset maximization and Development Plans which define the scope of project team deliverables, ensuring Development Plans integrate TA/disease area and molecule vision & strategy, with timing, scope and resources
Provides 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
Provides updated project documents and information for quarterly budget reviews, quarterly investor relations/Board updates and annual Portfolio Review
Contributes to the research, development and commercial project strategies
May represent their Development Project Team on Program Strategy Teams and attend senior management committees as requested or may support Program Strategy Teams to drive overall strategic goals
Manages project data (including timelines) in G.Plan (Planisware) and works with other project managers to align and validate data
Enables high-performing teams by ensuring there are good team dynamics within the project team
May be responsible for developing and implementing continuous improvement and optimization initiatives across the department
Ensures pr

Skills

Project Management

Project Strategy

Team Coordination

Stakeholder Communication

Cross-functional Leadership

Meeting Facilitation

Deliverables Management

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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