Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead – Foster City
Gilead SciencesAbout the role
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. As a Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead (Commercial Products), at Gilead you will ...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Executive Director of Product & Project Management, the Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead, operates within the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization and leads a team of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) project management professionals. This team partners closely with PDM Product Strategy Leads to advance a diverse portfolio of small molecules and biologics across all phases of product development and commercialization with respect to CMC activities.
This role requires deep expertise across end-to-end drug development, with strength in CMC project management. The Senior Director serves as a subject matter expert across lifecycle stages and enables seamless program transitions from early development through commercialization.
In addition to product-facing responsibilities, this role entails managing key non-product initiatives, as well as overseeing Director-level PMs leading such non-product work.
FOCUS AREAS
Provide leadership and oversight for CMC project management across the entire product lifecycle, including development, early-phase, late-phase and commercialization, and commercial manufacturing
Align CMC strategies and timelines with clinical, regulatory, and commercial objectives
Drive risk identification, mitigation, and operational readiness for manufacturing and supply
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of project managers supporting Product Strategy Leads and cross-functional teams
Support key non-product projects as a project manager and oversee Director-level team members working on such initiatives
Partner with Product Strategy Leads to develop, align, and execute integrated product strategies
Support implementation and continuous improvement of Planisware and standardized planning tools
Use and provide feedback on a set of templated tools and processes for the PDM Team System
Partner with Product Teams and Finance on budget planning and tracking
Integrating emerging AI and digital technologies into project management practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
BS/BA with 14+ Years of experience
OR
MS/MA or MBA with 12+ Years of experience
OR
PhD/PharmD with 12+ Years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Significant experience in CMC project management, including manufacturing, scale-up, validation, and tech transfer across product lifecycles
Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization, and lifecycle management
Expertise in project management fundamentals: scope, timelines, risk, and resource management
Familiarity with portfolio planning tools (e.g., Planisware) and budgeting
Proficiency in applying AI tools and digital platforms to project management methodologies
Ability to translate i
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