Associate Director, Planning, Data & Insights

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
 

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses

worldwide.

The Associate Director, Planning, Data & Insights will be located in Foster City, CA and responsibilities include the following:

Responsibilities: 

Data & Analytics Leadership 

• Design and implement the Public Affairs measurement and analytics framework. 

• Build an executive-ready dashboard utilizing key metrics across Public Affairs. 

• Translate complex data and analogs, including media, reputational, corporate responsibility and stakeholder inputs, into strategic insights and actionable advice for senior leaders. 

• Assist in developing and managing annual KPIs, dashboards, and impact reporting to track Public Affairs and Gilead performance. 

• Partner with data providers, platforms, and internal analytics teams to leverage analytics tools.  

Strategic & Financial Planning 

• Proactively drive progress around our annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for Public Affairs, with a focus on operational efficiencies and collaboration. 

• Build deep relationships with cross functional partners, including Finance, Procurement, and commercial business partners to ensure alignment of resources with strategic priorities. 

• In partnership with Finance, conduct financial modeling, scenario planning and investment analyses to ensure financial discipline.  

Project & Portfolio Management 

• In partnership with Corporate Affairs and Legal Project Management Office (CAL PMO), utilize project management tools and processes to support key initiatives, workstreams, and cross-functional programs. 

• Track progress across strategic initiatives, manage dependencies and risks, and support cross-functional execution.  

• Support the implementation of the operating plan, including leadership meetings, business reviews, and planning cycles.