SVP and GM of ICRGPS

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Job Description

Reporting to Gileads Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) the SVP and GM of ICR/GPS is responsible for setting the long-term strategy planning and execution within assigned region to include geographic and Therapeutic Area analytics growth and profitability strategies differentiated location strategies and key partnerships including public health agencies and distributor relationships. This leader will be a member of the Commercial Leadership Team and work cross-functionally across the broader Gilead Commercial team and across Gilead/Kite.

The successful SVP and GM of ICR/GPS will have deep experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and proven track record as a leader of leaders. S/he will lead and drive operational accountability across geographically disperse and culturally diverse markets. ICR/GPS is a diverse region covering >150 countries including Asia (Japan China South Korea Taiwan Singapore Hong Kong Malaysia) Latin America Middle East Turkey Russia and the GPS geographies in Africa Asia and Eastern Europe. The Region generated $3B in revenue and has >1400 employees.

This leader will work cross-functionally across the broader Gilead Gilead Commercial and Kite organizations interfacing with the relevant global and regional leaders/teams to maximize both global and local opportunities. As the region continues to grow (most recently adding Japan and China to the regional portfolio) building a strong One Gilead team is a priority creating an engaging culture as well as efficient and effective organization so that the business achieves its ambitious performance objectives and Gilead is seen as the employer of choice in these markets.

Given the unique role of the GPS organization in supporting Global health programs and increasing access to medicines for some of the worlds most underserved populations the SVP ICR/GPS needs to ensure our efforts are focused on the opportunities with greatest impact: combining novel access programs business model innovation in-country operations and advocacy to ensure that Gilead treatments and technologies of public health importance are available and affordable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Sharp strategist who can lead an organization that is operating in a complex and very dynamic market. Address strategic opportunities and manage competing priorities; Lead the analysis insight and direction on priorities and goals and create and communicate the vision and overall direction; Monitor trends and evolution of the regions markets & competitive space and adjust strategies as needed

• Organization/People Leadership: Exercises independence in leadership and is responsible for the effectiveness of the operating structures priorities and key relationships in and out of Gilead. Build a cohesive organization and culture across a geographically dispersed flat team structure. This position will also be responsible for alignment within the commercial organization so the team can effectively partner with internal and external partners.

• Distributor Management: Lead the strategic and tactical management of distributors and develop and implement strategies that facilitate effective market access. Ensure a high level of collaboration and integration with the Commercial Finance and Manufacturing teams

• Partnership Strategy: Partner with country governments and other stakeholders to develop targeted plans for high priority countries. Working with regional business partners identify barriers to patient access and develop plans to address these. Create compelling value propositions based on health economics data; develop educational awareness programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Depth of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry having held leadership roles in the US and outside the US.

• Previous full P&L responsibility and financial success as a GM (or GM-equivalent) across large market(s) and cluster(s)/region(s).

• Expertise in global product strategic planning tactical marketing commercial policies and practices new product planning portfolio management and lifecycle management

• Proven general management with enterprise mindset and strong people leadership: ability to lead change inspire followership motivate and develop a team possessing excellent interpersonal skills to lead interact with focus resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplines.

• Global mindset and experience including experience in emerging markets and passion for resource-limited countries. Globally aligned and locally relevant decision-making. Ability to navigate the matrix and influence/negotiate from a lower priority position.

• Track record of successfully working with the relevant government/public agency and health authorities

• A leader of leaders with previous experience leading a global team preferably in complex and matrixed environments. Demonstrated ability to structure and oversee large-scale complex partnerships. Lead & drive competitive fitness and overall accountability within geographically and culturally diverse cross-functional workforce.

• Direct experience in strategic planning and strategic marketing in HIV Hepatitis CV and/or Oncology products is preferred

• Travel Requirement: 30-40%

• The preferred location for this position is Foster City CA; Stockley Park UK is a secondary however less-preferred option.

Minimum Educational and Years of Professional Experience Requirements

• >18 years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry

• Minimum of 7 years experience with full responsibility for P&L and proven financial success as a GM (or GM-equivalent) across large global market and/or cluster.

• Bachelors/Advanced degree

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