Exec Director, PDM Strategy at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, or master’s degree / PhD / MD with 12+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years at top-tier consulting firm or in a similar role developing manufacturing and technical development strategy in the bio-pharma industry
  • Extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and leadership; deep knowledge about the biotech / biopharma segment
  • Strong business acumen
  • Demonstrated capability to deliver strategic analysis and optionality impacting the effectiveness of a global manufacturing and development organization
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team of multi-disciplinary professionals in delivering strategy analysis and recommending options
  • Excellent coaching and influencing skills
  • Cross-functional and enterprise-wide relationship building skills
  • A passion for developing people and supporting a team
  • A strong business process orientation

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of professionals to develop an enterprise-focused strategy for PDM and provide clarity for leaders and decision makers in the organization, including leading enterprise and PDM-focused strategic analysis projects and key initiatives
  • Develop, revise and maintain PDM’s network strategies for all aspects of clinical & commercial manufacturing; codify existing strategies, develop strategic operating principles and formulate new network strategies depending on the business and organizational needs
  • Support the PDM Leadership Team with cross-functional strategic initiatives and decision-making
  • Lead strategic analysis and option evaluations by leading an internal consulting team, capable of replacing the external consultants used for strategy analysis work previously
  • When appropriate, manage engagements with external consulting companies with project costs of the order of $1M, including executing the scope definition, RFP, bid assessment, vendor selection and vendor management
  • Define and execute a PDM risk management process to fit with the Gilead enterprise requirements
  • Stand up a business intelligence / competitive intelligence function to PDM; participate in external benchmarking and manage the consequent data gathering and analysis exercises
  • Scan the Gilead and industry environment for relevant trends that could impact on PDM and its ability to deliver
  • Build out a sustainability strategy for PDM in alignment with Gilead’s sustainability goals

Skills

Strategic Planning
Manufacturing Strategy
Clinical Manufacturing
Commercial Manufacturing
Network Strategy
Pharmaceutical Development
Team Leadership
Enterprise Strategy
Strategic Analysis
Operations Strategy

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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