Associate Director, Global Program Management
Foster, CA - USA
Job Summary
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.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come
We are seeking an Associate Director Global Program Management who will be based in Foster City CA (hybrid minimal 3 days onsite).
Job Responsibilities:
In partnership with project leaders contributes to the development approval and execution of the project strategy.
Co-chairs timely efficient and action-oriented team meetings and is responsible for coordinating team operations communications and verifying the timely achievement of deliverables. Ensures that meeting agendas materials and minutes are drafted vetted and shared in a timely manner.
Directs moderately complex project communications and ensures that stakeholders are informed of project activities and their status.
Manages project data in enterprise planning tool Planisware and partners with other project managers to align and validate data.
Organizes preparation of high-quality documents for review by governance committees in collaboration with the project team and represents the team at Governance meetings as required.
Facilitates the design implementation and life cycle development plan updates.
Provide leadership to the team to anticipate and identify project risks which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals; proposes and implements plans to mitigate risks or develop contingencies.
Provides project documents and information for monthly reports quarterly budget reviews quarterly investor relations/Board updates.
Can facilitate the formation of early-stage development teams with functional area leadership and guide transition of projects between development phases.
Support departmental continuous improvement and optimization initiatives.
Ensures project work complies with established practices policies and processes.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and Ten Years Experience
OR
Masters Degree and Eight Years Experience
OR
PhD/PharmD and Five Years Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of leading cross-functional project management activities within the pharmaceutical and related industry building managing and articulating comprehensive complex cross-functional plans.
A scientific background is preferred.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or other PM certification or equivalent a plus.
Strong knowledge of the drug development process and comprehensive understanding of and application of principles concepts practices and standards of pharmaceutical project management.
Expertise in developing and managing project scope deliverables risks and resource requirements.
Leadership presence with the ability to translate strategy into action.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact at multiple organizational levels.
Understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with the therapeutic area(s) of assigned projects.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.
Lead without authority influence and motivate teams.
Help teams anticipate plan and adapt to an evolving environment.
Take accountability and empower individuals and teams to make effective decisions according to DAI (Decision-Accountable-Inform) principles in alignment with the companys vision values and goals.
Create an inclusive environment and foster teams to operate collaboratively transparently and respectfully.
Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office suite other reporting and tracking tools.
Be able to work under minimal supervision.
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
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