Job Abstract

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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.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. 

 
Business Operations Program Lead Center of Excellence – Foster City 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Reporting to the Head of PDM Business Operations, and part of the larger Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization, the Business Operations Program Lead will work with a team of program management professionals to manage cross-functional non-product projects within PDM.  

The Business Operations Program Lead will also be responsible for establishing a Project Management Center of Excellence (COE) within PDM. The lead will develop strategies for implementing consistent Project Management tools, templates, and methodologies across PDM, collaborating with the PMs within our Business Operations team as well as all PM groups across PDM.

FOCUS AREAS 

• Responsible and accountable for managing cross-functional non-product programs/projects/initiatives in PDM.
• Responsible for creating a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project, as well as dashboards to provide visibility on project status and risks, as well as mitigations.
• Collaborate with product and project teams to develop and report KPIs on a regular basis.
• Develops forms and records to document program/project activities. 
• Monitor the progress of program/project and make necessary adjustments to ensure its successful completion. 
• Assist in ensuring that deliverables are on time and within budget. 
• Proactively alert leadership when there are risks or deviations from approved plan.
• Function as a facilitator between various teams and resolve conflicts as they arise using collaborative management skills. 
• Establish a center of excellence for project management within PDM. Implement consistent Project Management tools, templates, and methodologies. Develop training modules, and support team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Well versed in operational excellence methodologies and dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Ability to create meaningful connections with PM groups outside of our team.

Basic Qualifications:   

• BS degree in life sciences or relevant field and 10+ years of relevant work experience OR MS degree in life sciences or relevant field and 8+ years of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry.  
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.
• Experience in developing and establishing project management community of practice.
• Experience using various project management tools e.g. Smartsheet, Vizio, Planisware and advanced Excel capabilities. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels. 
• Self-directed and proactive with ability to manage diverse stakeholders, exercise good judgment and respond quickly and effectively to changing timelines, requirements, and environments. Demonstrates exceptional influencing skills without direct authority.  
• Possesses excellent oral communication skills. Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates good presentation skills; Proactively participates in meetings. 
• Exceptionally organized, process driven and detail-oriented mindset.

Gilead Core Values  

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)  
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)  
• Teamwork (Working Together)  
• Excellence (Being Your Best)  
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility) 

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. 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 careers@gilead.com for assistance. 

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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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