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Senior Director, Cross-Portfolio, R&D Portfolio Strategy & Analytics

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Belmont, CA
Closing date
Dec 4, 2022

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Sector
Business and Finance
Organization Type
Corporate
Senior Director, Cross-Portfolio, R&D Portfolio Strategy & Analytics
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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 ensure the health and safety of our teams.

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Job Description

Senior Director, Cross-Portfolio, R&D Portfolio Strategy & Analytics

The position is based in Foster City, CA.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy and Analytics, the Senior Director will build and lead key cross-portfolio processes, analytics, and strategy. This leader will partner with cross-organizational groups to define and develop portfolio planning and strategy approaches, analytics, and insights to optimize the Gilead portfolio. The leader is the key presenter of the deliverables, including insights and recommendations, to both R&D leadership as well as the broader Gilead leadership team. These deliverables will support achievement of corporate goals, portfolio planning, and decision‐making by project teams and governance committees.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with a cross-functional team and senior leadership to define, build, lead, and drive strategic processes and portfolio analytics development
  • Make and support recommendations that consider uncertainties and trade-offs to create an integrated portfolio that aligns with strategic objectives and supports business decisions
  • Provide insights into the overall Gilead portfolio that guide near and long-term planning
  • Accountable for bi-annual portfolio reviews and recommendations to the executive committee
  • Accountable for providing portfolio context and insights to governance committees
  • Leverage strategic and analytical expertise to implement new portfolio management analysis approaches, methods, tools, and capabilities
  • Partner across organization on creating and implementing portfolio processes and approaches


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 14+ years of relevant experience and a BA or a BS in Sciences, Business, Finance, Market Research, or similar and relevant subject; OR MS and 12+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD and 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Advanced degree a plus (e.g. MBA, PhD) and scientific background preferred
  • Experience leading cross-portfolio processes and analytics in the pharmaceutical/biotech space
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biotech landscape, R&D trends, decision analysis, business strategy and markets in major disease areas
  • Experience influencing senior leaders and teams through communication and facilitation skills
  • Significant experience in strategic and analytical roles in a pharma/biotech or consulting
  • Proven ability to lead a matrixed cross functional team consisting of representatives from R&D and G&A
  • Strong analytic skills, including quantitative modeling and complex problem-solving ability. Knowledge of and experience in probabilistic forecasting is a plus!
  • Proven ability framing and solving complex problem and the analytical ability to interpret and communicate them effectively
  • Strong organizational and communication skills including experience presenting to an executive audience
  • Leadership, collaboration, relationship building and interpersonal skills
  • Must possess the ability to both lead a team while continuing to be a strong working member
  • Must be able to work independently and under minimal supervision

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

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