Senior Business Systems Manager- RD IT

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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Job Description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is a researchbased biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver lifesaving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people a pipeline of latestage drug candidates and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with lifethreatening diseases.

Senior Business System Manager R&D IT

POSITION OVERVIEW:

IT Business Analysis is a core job family within Gileads broader Information Technology (IT) group. IT Business Analysts at Gilead are instrumental in bridging technology solutions with business strategies to enhance operational efficiency and achieve strategic goals. They support Gilead business strategies and operations by leading the evaluation analysis and planning of technology process and related business needs.

Through collaboration with business leads and IT partners IT Business Analysts ensure that technology solutions are fully aligned with business objectives fostering innovation and strategic achievement. They develop and maintain an indepth understanding of business needs and objectives in both general business and technology realms playing a critical role in use case analysis functional design specification processing mapping testing and validation of business technology solutions.

Candidates are expected to have a keen insight into pharmaceutical research & development and technological trends particularly in cloud computing Agile methodologies data analytics AI/ML etc. This role demands exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct use case analysis functional design specification and process mapping ensuring that the technology solutions deployed meet the intricate needs of our business operations.

As a lead business analyst you will be responsible for orchestrating the allocation and coordination of IT resources ensuring project timelines and business goals are met efficiently. You will act as the lead business analyst to assigned business groups or for assigned IT domains participating in evaluation and feasibility analysis for new or updated systems or applications.

Postimplementation you will conduct thorough reviews to assess solution effectiveness monitor ongoing operations for optimization opportunities and lead continuous improvement efforts to adapt to evolving business needs. You will coordinate and manage internal and external IT resources to support assigned projects playing a key role in supporting and modeling the culture within your team and the broader IT organization a culture of highperformance datadriven decisionmaking valuedriven prioritization quality governance and compliance.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

General responsibilities for this position will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Oversee and manage the gathering of business and user requirements conducting thorough needs analysis to ensure alignment with scientific research goals and IT capabilities.
• Analyze initial business cases including resource requirements categorization and prioritization to support strategic IT initiatives in pharmaceutical research across therapy areas.
• Conduct assessments of current business processes systems and applications recommending improvements based on business needs industry trends and best practices.
• Document business process flows for current and future states ensuring clarity and efficiency in processes that bridge IT and research operations.
• Manage the documentation of user requirements and use cases facilitating clear communication between IT teams and research scientists.
• Provide timely and appropriate analysis to development teams for the definition of functional requirements ensuring technology solutions meet research needs.
• Collaborate on request for proposal (RFP) submissions and responses evaluate vendors and ensure contract readiness including compliance with regulatory requirements like GxP and SOX.
• Participate in design reviews contributing to the development of digital solutions that enhance drug development efforts.
• Oversee and manage the creation of test scenarios ensuring comprehensive coverage of user requirements and system functionalities.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by reviewing test results and collaborating with technical teams on issue resolution ensuring solutions meet user expectations.
• Coordinate project rollout and deployment including defining implementation requirements managing communications and conducting enduser training.
• Conduct value affirmation analysis postproject implementation to assess the impact and effectiveness of IT solutions in supporting drug discovery and development.
• Manage enhancements and defect analysis providing recommendations for resolution to maintain and improve digital solutions.
• Oversee vendor deliverables related to projects ensuring quality and compliance with contractual agreements.
• Ensure all assigned work complies with established practices policies and processes adhering to regulatory and other requirements to maintain the integrity and security of research data.

This role requires a strong foundation in biological sciences an excellent understanding of technology and the ability to serve as an effective liaison between IT and the pharmaceutical research business facilitating the development of digital solutions that advance drug development efforts.

REQUIREMENTS:

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

Minimum Education & Experience

• 12 years relevant experience with High School Diploma or equivalent

• 10 years relevant experience with AA
• 8 years relevant experience with BS / BA
• 6 years relevant experience with MS / MA / MBA
• Biological Sciences Bioinformatics Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred.
• Significant IT experience in a corporate or other relevant business environment with a strong preference for experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

• Experience supporting IT business systems analysis planning budgeting and coordination of IT resources to support R&D needs in life sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in business process engineering and project management.
• Experience with IT integrations cloud transformations and understanding of data security and compliance issues in a scientific or healthcare setting.
• Direct experience or strong familiarity with drug discovery research and bioinformatics tools and technologies used in various therapy areas is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams including scientists researchers and nonIT personnel to translate scientific research needs into IT solutions.

Knowledge & Other Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in technology environments relevant to pharmaceutical research including familiarity with bioinformatics and computational biology platforms (e.g. Visiopharm Genedata Profiler DNA Nexus etc..
• Demonstrated understanding of design solution development methods and the Project Process including comprehensive knowledge of requirement specification system/application design development configuration and testing.
• Proven experience in applying best practices in IT project management continuous improvement and change management with a preference for experience in highly regulated environments such as the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with platforms critical to drug discovery Research and Development (e.g. Biovia Benchling Genedata etc. and a willingness to learn and adapt to new R&D IT systems as they emerge.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira Asana etc. with proven abilities to apply these in supporting IT solutions that meet both business needs and scientific research objectives.
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Service Life Cycle (SLC) with particular attention to their application in life sciences research IT projects.
• Experience in programming environments (e.g. Python R) and cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS) especially those relevant to data analytics and computational research in life sciences is very desirable.
• Good understanding of IT security quality and risk management particularly in the context of handling sensitive scientific data and PHI/PII is required.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with existing technologies and a strategic approach to managing integrations between various IT systems to optimize research operations.

• Ability to apply basic architectural principles in technology recommendations and decisions with a focus on scalability and sustainability of IT solutions for research.
• Proficiency in applying UX principles to ensure that IT solutions are usercentric facilitating seamless interaction for researchers and scientists.
• Keen awareness of emerging IT trends and technologies (e.g. GenAI Precision Medicine Digital Biomarkers etc. with a commitment to continuous learning especially in areas relevant to biopharmaceutical research.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp regulatory requirements including GDPR HIPAA and others pertinent to the biopharma industry and integrate compliance into IT solutions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change capable of transitioning smoothly between projects and contributing expertise as needed across various IT and research domains.
• Strong analytical skills high attention to detail excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead and influence crossfunctional teams in a researchdriven environment.
• Willingness to travel as required to support project needs and facilitate collaboration across different research sites.

Gilead Core Values

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

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