Manager, Commercial Execution
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
The Manager Commercial Execution EDM is responsible for enabling coordinating and governing the execution of approved commercial strategies across EDM priority markets. The role supports consistent execution performance management and operational discipline by applying insights strengthening operating cadence and enabling effective crossfunctional and distributor collaboration.
This role does not hold accountability for commercial strategy definition pricing trade terms distributor contract negotiation or P&L ownership. These responsibilities remain with the EDM Commercial Lead and other designated senior commercial leadership roles.
The role reports to the EDM Commercial Lead and works closely with Product Business Analytics Finance Medical Value & Access Legal Regulatory IT and Global Commercial Operations teams to support execution quality governance and delivery across the EDM portfolio.
Role Scope and Accountability
The Manager Commercial Execution operates within a clearly defined execution and governance remit. The role supports consistency transparency and operational discipline in how commercial strategies are implemented across distributor markets without assuming ownership of strategic financial trade or contractual decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Execution & Performance Enablement
Enable execution of approved commercial strategies and priorities across EDM markets
Establish and maintain execution frameworks including KPIs performance tracking and operating cadence
Apply insights from Product Business Analytics and Finance teams to identify execution priorities corrective actions and followup plans
Support Omnichannel execution by using performance insights to improve engagement effectiveness channel mix and execution quality
Governance & CrossFunctional Coordination
Prepare and support distributor performance reviews and governance forums with focus on execution quality accountability and delivery
Support governance discussions; final decisions and approvals rest with designated senior commercial leadership
Coordinate crossfunctional commercial initiatives including scope definition timelines milestones and dependencies
Drive alignment across Commercial Finance Medical IT and other stakeholders to ensure timely highquality delivery of agreed initiatives
Operational Discipline & Continuous Improvement
Identify and drive improvements to tools processes and ways of working that strengthen execution effectiveness
Support consistent application of execution standards and governance expectations across distributor markets
Translate complexity into clear execution priorities for stakeholders and partners
Leadership Expectations
Leadership at Gilead is demonstrated through impact influence and accountability regardless of peoplemanagement responsibility. Expectations include:
Influencing outcomes through expertise insight and collaboration in a matrixed environment
Applying sound business judgment to balance strategic intent with practical execution
Translating complexity into clarity to help teams focus on critical priorities
Providing constructive challenge while maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships
Demonstrating high standards of integrity accountability and compliance
Modelling Gileads values and ways of working
Knowledge Experience and Skills
Bachelors degree and significant relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in pharmaceutical biotech or healthcare environments
Experience in commercial execution or related fields
Experience supporting complex multicountry or regional organizations and distributorled models
Exposure to omnichannel execution and performance measurement
Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g. ABPI Code)
Proficiency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
This job description outlines the core responsibilities and scope of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs within the overall executionfocused remit of the role.
We are pleased to share that Gileads Stockley Park and Holborn offices are planning to come together at a new London headquarters at 1 Triton Square NW1 fromapproximately Q22027. Applicants should consider this planned location change when applying for this role. Gileadoperatesa flexible working policy offering a balanced approach with two days of remote working and three days working onsite.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs company-sponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensu ... View more