Gileadhot

Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead – Foster City

United States - California - Foster City · Director

Sponsorship not specified$243k-$315kDetected 27 days ago

Product ManagementProduct StrategyProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudgetingPublic HealthLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader.
People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Product & Project Management, the Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead, operates within the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization and leads a team of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) project management professionals.
This team partners closely with PDM Product Strategy Leads to advance a diverse portfolio of small molecules and biologics across all phases of product development and commercialization with respect to CMC activities.
Drive risk identification, mitigation, and operational readiness for manufacturing and supply
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of project managers supporting Product Strategy Leads and cross-functional teams
Support key non-product projects as a project manager and oversee Director-level team members working on such initiatives
Partner with Product Strategy Leads to develop, align, and execute integrated product strategies
Support implementation and continuous improvement of Planisware and standardized planning tools
Partner with Product Teams and Finance on budget planning and tracking
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

Significant experience in CMC project management, including manufacturing, scale-up, validation, and tech transfer across product lifecycles
Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization, and lifecycle management
Expertise in project management fundamentals: scope, timelines, risk, and resource management
Familiarity with portfolio planning tools (e.g., Planisware) and budgeting
Proficiency in applying AI tools and digital platforms to project management methodologies
Ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and operational improvements
Exceptional people leadership and team development skills
Strong influencing and stakeholder management in a matrixed environment

way they manage their teams.
performance and future potential.
realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account.

$243,100.00 - $314,600.00.
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.

include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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.

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
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.
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.

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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