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's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

 

This role acts as both a functional and project manager in Product Launch & Change Planning (PLCP) within Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC), overseeing and allocating project managers to product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and other projects. The position reports to the Sr. Director of Project Management.  

 

 

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Responsible for managing project managers to successfully launch new products into major markets.

• Function as project manager for complex programs and key functional initiatives.

• Act as an expert project manager for our PLCP function, collaborating with key stakeholders across Global Supply Chain (GSC) to develop strategies and proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement projects.

• Collaborate with Change Management to achieve sustainable continuous improvement outcomes.

• Coach and mentor PLCP PMs to utilize project management best practices to efficiently manage assigned projects.

• Identify, document, and share best practices to continuously improve project management skillset.

• Ensure project work complies with established practices, policies and processes.

• Leads PMs to solve complex operational problems or enhance processes.

• Responsible for oversight and management of new product launch risks & issues. 

• Supports GSC resource management for project assignment and prioritization.

• Track and maintains PLCP supported dashboards, trackers, and KPIs.

• Ensure all key stakeholders are informed of PLCP activities through regular reporting and communications.

Knowledge & Skills

  

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles to analyze business processes and data to identify improvement opportunities. 

• Superior communication and listening skills with people at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to promote an accountable and collaborative team-based environment.

• Strategic thinker who can define vision and deliver results.

• Strong and proven influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership skills to influence stakeholders and lead the PLCP team.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with executive leaders across the business.

 

 

 

Education & Experience

 

• Twelve years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree required or Ten years of relevant expertise with a master's degree. Graduate degree preferred.

• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device industry.

• Proficiency with Smartsheet is required.

• 12+ years of relevant working experience.

• 7+ years of cross-functional project management experience across different development phases.

• Strong communications skills.

• Proven program/ project management skills.

• Six Sigma experience and certification desired.

• Operational acumen in a public company setting.

• Experience managing multiple projects including partnerships with external partners.

• Travel may be required – up to 10%.

People Leader Accountabilities:

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and

realize their purpose.

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding

them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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.

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