Director, Project Management

Director, Project Management

Location: United States – New Jersey – Parsippany

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve 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 world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s 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 we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing project managers to successfully launch new products into major markets.
• Function as project manager for complex programs and key functional initiatives.
• Act as an expert project manager for our PLCP function, collaborating with key stakeholders across Global Supply Chain (GSC) to develop strategies and proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Change Management to achieve sustainable continuous improvement outcomes.
• Coach and mentor PLCP PMs to utilize project management best practices to efficiently manage assigned projects.
• Identify, document, and share best practices to continuously improve project management skillset.
• Ensure project work complies with established practices, policies, and processes.
• Lead PMs to solve complex operational problems or enhance processes.
• Responsible for oversight and management of new product launch risks & issues.
• Support GSC resource management for project assignment and prioritization.
• Track and maintain PLCP supported dashboards, trackers, and KPIs.
• Ensure all key stakeholders are informed of PLCP activities through regular reporting and communications.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles to analyze business processes and data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Superior communication and listening skills with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to promote an accountable and collaborative team‑based environment.
• Strategic thinker who can define vision and deliver results.
• Strong and proven influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership skills to influence stakeholders and lead the PLCP team.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with executive leaders across the business.

Education & Experience

• Twelve years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree required or Ten years of relevant expertise with a master's degree; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device industry.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet is required.
• 12+ years of relevant working experience.
• 7+ years of cross‑functional project management experience across different development phases.
• Strong communications skills.
• Proven program/project management skills.
• Six Sigma experience and certification desired.
• Operational acumen in a public company setting.
• Experience managing multiple projects including partnerships with external partners.
• Travel may be required – up to 10%.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity.
• Develop Talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of employees and coach them on current performance and future potential.
• Empower Teams – connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account; provide support to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package including company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and fostering an inclusive work environment. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other non‑job related characteristic specified by applicable law.