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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.

 Executive Director, Head of PDM Strategy – Foster City, California

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM)  Strategy & Operations, you will lead a team of professionals to develop an enterprise-focused strategy for PDM and provide clarity for leaders and decision makers in the organization. This includes leading enterprise and PDM-focused strategic analysis projects and key initiatives

• FOCUS AREAS

• 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 we have used for strategy analysis work previously.

• When appropriate, manage engagements with external consulting companies with project costs of the order of $1M. This includes 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are required:

• 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 but able to deploy processes practically and with the maximum impact.

• Understanding of the complexity of multi-national supply chains and the geopolitical factors impacting technical development and manufacturing in the bio-pharma industry.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, negotiate, resolve conflict, and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplines.

• Highly adept at influencing upward and downward without positional authority.

• Drives forward in face of ambiguity.

• Bias for action; ability to prioritize.

• Strong leadership, self-direction, comfort and experience tackling ambiguous and complex problems.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex situations, illustrate conceptual paths, and facilitate discussions leading to resolution on key issues.

The following are Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of relevant experience, or master’s degree / PhD / MD with 15+ years of relevant experience.

• 5+ years at top-tier consulting firm or in a similar role developing manufacturing and technical development strategy in the bio-pharma industry.

• Ability to multi-task and independently lead multiple projects and meet key deadlines.

• High EQ, ability to listen, and adaptability to dynamic of situation.

• Confidence to provide dissenting views when appropriate.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and understand the motivations of colleagues in other functions.

• Deep experience in designing and deploying rigorous processes, tools, templates, and governance.

• Proven ability to lead collaborative and creative strategic problem solving by breaking down issues, identifying options to address, synthesizing insights, and driving to action and resolution.

• 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.

The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area: $302,005.00 - $390,830.00.

Other US Locations: $274,550.00 - $355,300.00.

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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