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. 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** **Job Responsibilities** This position is responsible for managing multiple projects and/or programs within the Product Launch and Change Planning (PLCP) function. The PLCP function reports to the Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) pillar within the Global Supply Chain (GSC). Project and program types include but are not limited to – Clinical Demand & Operations Planning (CD&OP) governance, new product introduction(s) into major market(s), technology/manufacturing transfers, and/or continuous improvement projects within GSC. Understanding of cGMP and global regulatory requirements for drug products and/or medical devices is necessary to effectively manage most assigned projects and/or programs. **Essential Duties and Job Functions:** + Lead projects/programs managed by PLCP function. + Provide PM support to CD&OP governance including establishing and reporting KPIs. + Facilitate Therapeutic Area (TA) CD&OP monthly reviews including creating content with TA heads and GCSC study planners. + Manage organization of new cross-functional project teams, define objectives and scope, identify tasks and milestones, build project schedules, identify resource needs, track execution to schedule and budget, and manage risks. + Utilize project management best practices to efficiently manage project planning and execution. + Develop and track detailed project plans as well as managing project challenges and adapting to changing conditions/assumptions. + Establish project KPIs to manage and continuously improve project performance. + Works in partnership with project leaders to lead and ensure timely, efficient, and effective project meetings. + Chairs or co-chairs project team meetings and is responsible for documenting meeting minutes as well as tracking decisions, action items, and spending. + Manages project communications and ensures all project stakeholders are fully informed of project status. + Manage and resolve conflict within the project teams. **Basic Qualifications:** + Doctorate OR + Master’s and 4+ years of relevant experience in a related field OR + Bachelor’s and 6+ years of relevant experience in a related field **Preferred Qualifications:** + Prior experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and/or CD&OP is highly desirable. + Ability to influence and work well with others in a proactive and constructive manner. + Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of an organization. + High degree of organization and attention to detail. + An independent self-starter with the ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks. + Prior experience and expertise dealing with cGMPs. + Business acumen and ability to understand and manage both project costs and business benefits of assigned projects and/or programs. + Ability to multi-task and to work across multi-national sites and diverse cultures. + Familiarity with Smartsheet is required. + Lean Six Sigma experience and certification are desired + Prior experience managing new product launches in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical and/or medical device) preferred + Prior experience in pharmaceutical operations and cGMP environment(s) highly desirable + PMP or similar project management certification a plus + Travel may be required – up to 10% The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. **For jobs in the United States:** Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster. 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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.