About the position
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. The Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead will lead a team of product and project management professionals, partnering closely with PDM Product Strategy Team Leads to support a diverse portfolio of small molecule and biologics drug candidates across development and commercial stages. This role will also lead non-product strategic initiatives, contributing to broader organizational priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead team of PMs to support PDM Product Strategy Leads and Product Teams.
- Serve as SME on early phase PM, drawing upon deep knowledge of early phase product milestones.
- Use and provide feedback on a set of templated tools and processes for the PDM Team System.
- Work in partnership with the PDM Product Strategy Leads to develop, gain approval for, and execute on the product strategy for our products.
- Support PDM Operations Management's implementation and iteration of G.Plan and G. Plan product templates.
- Support PDM Operations Management's and PDM Finance's collection of product budget information.
- Support PDM Operations Management's product portfolio reporting & analytics.
- Support and manage Director-level PM's work on non-product projects.
- Lead, coach and develop PMs at various career levels.
Requirements
- A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 14+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry.
- Proven track record of successfully PM'ing early phase biopharma programs.
- Deep understanding of all aspects of early drug development.
- Familiarity with FDA/EMA guidance for preclinical and early clinical phases.
- Understanding of drug substance/product development and manufacturing timelines.
- Possess strong business acumen to align drug development and launch strategies with commercial goals.
- Demonstrated strong business acumen to evaluate R&D investments through market potential, competitive landscape, and ROI.
- Proven experience in tech transfer activities.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with product/project leaders to set vision and strategy for cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated capability to navigate and lead in a highly networked environment.
- Expertise in developing and managing project scope, deliverables, risks and resource requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills with an ability to summarize and present complex information.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience leading PM teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Leadership qualities including collaboration, building and developing high performing teams, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence.
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence and motivate teams.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
- Paid time off.
