Assoc Director, Vendor Outsourcing Business Strategy & Operations

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 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 life-changing 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.

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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support or lead Vendor Outsourcing (VO) strategic initiatives to drive business results through operational rigor disciplined execution technical acumen and strong collaboration and alignment across VO partner functions and VO leadership.
• Lead and contribute to process improvement and simplification initiatives to enhance efficiency scalability and consistency across VO.
• Support and advance a One VO operating model ensuring key processes are adaptable and applicable across multiple categories and subfunctions.
• Partner closely with the VO leadership to support leadership priorities actions follow-ups and meeting minutes including curating and facilitating effective leadership forums e.g. VO All Hands and leadership meetings.
• Manage and maintain the VO SharePoint site ensuring content is current accurate and accessible.
• Anticipate business needs and proactively identify focus areas to support organizational priorities and longterm objectives.
• Collaborate and build strong networks within and outside the organization to advance initiatives and support leadership effectiveness.
• Support change management efforts related to both strategic and operational initiatives.
• Develop clear concise and executiveready communications including presentations for senior leadership.
• Leverage data and analytics to generate insights that inform decisionmaking and improve business outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 Years with BS/BA
  OR

• 8 Years with MS/MA or MBA
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or advanced scientific degree
• Experience in clinical development category management business strategy operations vendor outsourcing or regulated environments
• Exposure to outsourcing governance portfolio management or operational excellence initiatives
• Proven ability to influence and drive outcomes in a matrixed crossfunctional environment
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management
• Strong systems and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including executivelevel materials

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion by demonstrating the business value of diverse and inclusive teams and embedding equity and respect into day to day people management practices.

• Develop Talent by understanding team members skills experience aspirations and potential and providing coaching feedback and development opportunities.

• Empower Teams by connecting team goals to organizational purpose removing barriers to execution and enabling cross functional collaboration.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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