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1010 Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Sr. Manager, Strategic Projects Research Strategy, Innovation and Portfolio
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What they do
A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$117,174 / year median in California
-6% projected decline
Job Description
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.
Basic Qualifications:
8+ Years with BS/BA 6+ Years withMS/MA or MBA Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health sciences, business, project management, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of cross-functional project management experience; or a Master's degree or MBA with 6+ years of relevant experience; or a PharmD, DVM, MD, or PhD in a scientific field with 2+ years of relevant experience. A scientific background is preferred. Significant experience leading cross-functional projects in life sciences, biopharmaceutical Research, or a comparably complex scientific environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex initiatives, stakeholders, timelines, risks, decisions, and deliverables with a high degree of independence Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create executive-ready presentations and distill complex information for different audiences Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative digital tools Scientific or health sciences training combined with project management, operations, strategy, communications, or business administration experience Experience supporting senior leaders, governance bodies, Research-wide change initiatives, or cross-functional scientific teams Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-support capabilities Ability to learn technical content quickly, ask effective questions, and operate confidently amid ambiguity and changing priorities Experience with scientific communications, newsletters, large Research events, talent programs, external collaborations, or digital and data initiatives Experience collaborating with Informatics, IT, and business teams to translate across audiences, align stake holders, and drive decisions Highly organized, agile, and effective under short timelines in a fast-paced environment; able to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, development, accountability, teamwork, and recognition of contributorsPeople 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: $169,320.00
- $219,120.
- . 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.
United States:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.NOTICE:
EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance