Sr. Technical Project Manager, R&D Information Systems

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.
 

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Job Description
 

As a Sr. Technical Project Manager, R&D Information Systems, at Gilead you will... 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead cross-functional, small-to-medium scale technical projects and/or workstreams within broader programs

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and budgets

• Ensure alignment with quality, compliance, validation, and regulatory requirements

• Track execution progress and escalate risks/issues appropriately

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with R&D business and IT stakeholders to ensure clear alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables

• Provide clear and consistent project updates to stakeholders

• Support decision-making by identifying risks, trade-offs, and mitigation options

Delivery & Methodology

• Apply PMP-aligned practices across planning, execution, and monitoring

• Leverage Agile and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring approach based on project needs

• Contribute to adoption of standard tools, templates, and governance practices

AI-Enabled Delivery

• Utilize AI tools and automation (where available) to enhance project tracking, reporting, and risk identification

• Support adoption of data-driven insights to improve delivery predictability

Financial & Vendor Coordination

• Support management of project budgets and forecasts

• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure delivery quality and timelines

Team Contribution

• Collaborate within the PM and delivery community to share best practices and improve delivery approaches

• Provide informal guidance to junior team members where needed

Technical & Business Skills

• Working knowledge of R&D systems and IT delivery

• Understanding of compliance and validation requirements

Leadership & Communication

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities

• Comfortable presenting updates to stakeholders and mid-level leadership

• Ability to translate business needs into project plans and deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience 

  OR 

  Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification

• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum) & Waterfall methodologies

• 6+ years relevant project management experience

• 3+ years of technical project management experience in a cross-functional environment

• Experience supporting projects in regulated (GxP) environments preferred