Associate Director, Ominchannel Experience Technology Product Lead

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. 

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Specific Responsibilities and Skills for Position:

• Demonstrated ability to manage several medical projects within designated program budgets and timelines is required.

• Demonstrated excellence in complex project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities is required.

• Support team members and empower them to complete deliverables efficiently and effectively.

• Ability to initiate and lead departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate scientific, medical, and organizational concepts to internal and external customers.

• Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of complex problems

• Organize and manage Medical project team meetings, ensuring timely, efficient, and action-oriented operations.

• Manage external collaboration project and all associated interactions (e.g. meetings, communications etc.) with the partner agencies and ensure agencies deliver projects in accordance to agreed timelines, scope, budget and compliance

• Direct project communications to relevant team members and ensures that all stakeholders (internally and externally) are fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities and their status.

• Implement best-in-class project management processes and tools/templates such as project schedules, Gantt charts, action/decision logs, risk registers, SharePoint site etc.

• Provide inputs on behalf of the LT for the LE process.

• Manage cross-functional initiatives/projects to enable advancement of sciences and improve alignment and efficiency.

• Prepare agenda, minutes, and action items for Leadership Team meetings

Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with multifunctional teams

• Must be able to effectively communicate progress toward milestones, opportunities, and risks to all stakeholders.

• Must exhibit high emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate through challenging situations and difficult conversations.

• Possess a strong ability to build trust, along with demonstrated ability to drive, lead and influence colleagues across the organization to achieve team, department and corporate goals.

• Must be a team player, focusing on shared goals, being flexible and applying skills where required, respecting others, listening to others’ views and value others’ contribution, sharing information and good ideas across organizations and celebrating/recognizing accomplishments.

• Must have strong leadership skills and ability to effectively develop teams

• Must be comfortable and efficient in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing environment.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks both as an individual contributor and in a team-based setting

• History of motivating others to deliver to important milestones while maintaining a positive, transparent and collaborative team environment

• Capable of assessing and updating detailed project timelines in meetings to guide and align study team members

• Ability to evaluate meeting minutes and materials for required updates to project timelines

• Ability to work on complex and multiple projects while exercising critical thinking with minimal supervision

• Solid attention to detail and excellent organization skills

• Ability to establish priorities, operate with a sense of urgency and collaborate (interpersonal, relationship management) with the study team, cross functional team members

• Demonstrates problem solving skills, demonstrates leadership skills, self-motivated and adaptable to a dynamic environment

• Computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and organization tools

• Proficient with SharePoint with filing systems is desirable

• Ability to deal with time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events

• Must display strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Occasional travel to other company locations as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, science or health related field with 10+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience required

• Oncology experience preferred

• Project manager/Management experience

People Leader Accountabilities: 

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. 

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. 

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. 

 

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. 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.

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