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Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) – Foster City
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Overview
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. Position
Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) Location: Foster City Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director of Product & Project Management and operating within the broader Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization, the Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead will lead a team of product and project management professionals. This team partners closely with PDM Product Strategy Team Leads to support a diverse portfolio of small molecule and biologics drug candidates across development and commercial stages. There will be three Senior Directors serving as Product Management Team Leads, each bringing deep expertise in a specific phase of the biopharma lifecycle: early development, late-phase and commercialization, and commercial. The Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) will have experience serving as project manager for early phase biopharma molecules and will serve as a subject matter expert on products in this phase for PMs across the Product & Project Management group. The PMs reporting to this role will not be specialized by molecule phase and will stay with a program across all lifecycle phases, relying on the expertise of the respective Team Leads as programs progress from early phase to late phase / commercialization to commercial. In addition to product-related responsibilities, the Director-level PM reporting to this role will also lead non-product strategic initiatives, contributing to broader organizational priorities. Focus Areas Lead team of PMs to support PDM Product Strategy Leads and Product Teams, identifying and sharing best practices across the Product Strategy Teams Serve as SME on early phase PM, drawing upon deep knowledge of early phase product milestones Use and provide feedback on templated tools and processes for the PDM Team System, e.g. tools for capturing a product’s strategy on a single page Collaborate with PDM Product Strategy Leads to develop, gain approval for, and execute on the product strategy for our products, including key milestones, budgeting and resource allocation Support PDM Operations Management’s implementation and iteration of G.Plan (Planisware) and G. Plan product templates; support data flow into PDM milestone planning and resource-allocation tools Support PDM Operations Management and PDM Finance’s collection of product budget information by implementing processes for PMs to collect budget information per product 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 Qualifications
A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 14+ years of post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry; or MS with 12+ years; or PhD with 10+ years Proven track record of successfully PM’ing early phase biopharma programs, working with Research and Clinical Development teams Deep understanding of all aspects of early drug development Early-stage development: IND-enabling studies, translational science, biomarker strategy, and early clinical trial design Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with FDA/EMA guidance for preclinical and early clinical phases CMC awareness: Understanding of drug substance/product development and manufacturing timelines Strong business acumen to align drug development and launch strategies with commercial goals, and to support data-driven decision-making across the portfolio Demonstrated ability to evaluate R&D investments through market potential, competitive landscape, and ROI, balancing scientific innovation with strategic and financial priorities Proven experience in tech transfer activities, including managing complex tech transfers to and between CDMOs with timelines, risk mitigation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination Ability to partner with product/project leaders to set vision and strategy for cross-functional teams Ability to navigate and influence in a highly networked environment Expertise in developing and managing project scope, deliverables, risks and resource requirements Excellent analytical skills; ability to summarize and present complex information clearly Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for all levels of the organization Ability to understand and communicate scientific and business elements of pharmaceutical/biotech products Experience leading PM teams Leadership qualities include collaboration, building high-performing teams, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, executive presence, coaching, goal setting and performance management; ability to lead without authority and motivate teams People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - model and embed the value of diversity in managing teams Develop Talent - understand skills, experience, aspirations and potential; coach on performance and growth Empower Teams - align goals and organizational objectives; remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary by role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to plan terms. For candidates in the United States, Gilead is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants protected by applicable laws. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, view the Know Your Rights poster. For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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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. Position
Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) Location: Foster City Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director of Product & Project Management and operating within the broader Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization, the Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead will lead a team of product and project management professionals. This team partners closely with PDM Product Strategy Team Leads to support a diverse portfolio of small molecule and biologics drug candidates across development and commercial stages. There will be three Senior Directors serving as Product Management Team Leads, each bringing deep expertise in a specific phase of the biopharma lifecycle: early development, late-phase and commercialization, and commercial. The Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) will have experience serving as project manager for early phase biopharma molecules and will serve as a subject matter expert on products in this phase for PMs across the Product & Project Management group. The PMs reporting to this role will not be specialized by molecule phase and will stay with a program across all lifecycle phases, relying on the expertise of the respective Team Leads as programs progress from early phase to late phase / commercialization to commercial. In addition to product-related responsibilities, the Director-level PM reporting to this role will also lead non-product strategic initiatives, contributing to broader organizational priorities. Focus Areas Lead team of PMs to support PDM Product Strategy Leads and Product Teams, identifying and sharing best practices across the Product Strategy Teams Serve as SME on early phase PM, drawing upon deep knowledge of early phase product milestones Use and provide feedback on templated tools and processes for the PDM Team System, e.g. tools for capturing a product’s strategy on a single page Collaborate with PDM Product Strategy Leads to develop, gain approval for, and execute on the product strategy for our products, including key milestones, budgeting and resource allocation Support PDM Operations Management’s implementation and iteration of G.Plan (Planisware) and G. Plan product templates; support data flow into PDM milestone planning and resource-allocation tools Support PDM Operations Management and PDM Finance’s collection of product budget information by implementing processes for PMs to collect budget information per product 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 Qualifications
A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 14+ years of post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry; or MS with 12+ years; or PhD with 10+ years Proven track record of successfully PM’ing early phase biopharma programs, working with Research and Clinical Development teams Deep understanding of all aspects of early drug development Early-stage development: IND-enabling studies, translational science, biomarker strategy, and early clinical trial design Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with FDA/EMA guidance for preclinical and early clinical phases CMC awareness: Understanding of drug substance/product development and manufacturing timelines Strong business acumen to align drug development and launch strategies with commercial goals, and to support data-driven decision-making across the portfolio Demonstrated ability to evaluate R&D investments through market potential, competitive landscape, and ROI, balancing scientific innovation with strategic and financial priorities Proven experience in tech transfer activities, including managing complex tech transfers to and between CDMOs with timelines, risk mitigation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination Ability to partner with product/project leaders to set vision and strategy for cross-functional teams Ability to navigate and influence in a highly networked environment Expertise in developing and managing project scope, deliverables, risks and resource requirements Excellent analytical skills; ability to summarize and present complex information clearly Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for all levels of the organization Ability to understand and communicate scientific and business elements of pharmaceutical/biotech products Experience leading PM teams Leadership qualities include collaboration, building high-performing teams, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, executive presence, coaching, goal setting and performance management; ability to lead without authority and motivate teams People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - model and embed the value of diversity in managing teams Develop Talent - understand skills, experience, aspirations and potential; coach on performance and growth Empower Teams - align goals and organizational objectives; remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary by role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to plan terms. For candidates in the United States, Gilead is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants protected by applicable laws. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, view the Know Your Rights poster. For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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