Gilead Sciences Inc

Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management

Gilead Sciences Inc • $177K — $230K *
El Segundo, CA 90245In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD with 2+ years, Master's with 8+ years, Bachelor's with 10+ years, or High School Diploma/GED with 14+ years of relevant experience required.
  • 10+ years of preferred experience in project or portfolio management, PMO, or operating model design.
  • Experience building and maturing project and portfolio management capabilities, not just managing execution.
  • Proven ability to create methodologies, governance models, and training programs.
  • Experience in influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment, driving change management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and improve project and portfolio management methodology and practices across Tech Ops.
  • Build a PPM Center of Excellence with tools, templates, and training for team adoption.
  • Assess and enhance PPM maturity and execution capabilities in the organization.
  • Design a future-state PPM process that balances consistency and flexibility.
  • Drive adoption of new practices through engagement and structured support for stakeholders.
  • Influence cross-functional PPM representatives and partners within a matrixed organization.
  • Translate complex PPM frameworks into actionable guidance for business execution.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses and stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management will provide strategic leadership for project and portfolio management capabilities across Tech Ops. This role will focus on building, reshaping, and advancing a PPM Center of Excellence by defining fit-for-purpose methodology, standards, tools, templates, training, and adoption strategies that enable consistent and practical ways of working across cross-functional teams. 

This individual will not simply manage project reporting or timelines. They will be expected to design future-state PPM practices, improve portfolio visibility, and influence a dotted-line network of PPM representatives across the organization. Success in this role will require strong change leadership, practical process design, and the ability to build buy-in with stakeholders before implementing new standards or ways of working.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project and portfolio management methodology, standards, and operating practices across Tech Ops.

  • Build and scale a PPM Center of Excellence by creating practical tools, templates, playbooks, training, and guidance that teams can adopt and use effectively.

  • Assess current PPM maturity across functions and identify the highest-value improvements to strengthen planning quality, execution discipline, portfolio visibility, and decision-making.

  • Design future-state ways of working that create consistency while allowing flexibility for different initiative types, team needs, and business priorities.

  • Drive adoption of new PPM practices through stakeholder engagement, change management, training, coaching, and practical implementation support.

  • Influence and align a dotted-line network of PPM representatives and cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment, without direct people management authority.

  • Partner with leaders and teams to translate complex PPM frameworks into clear, actionable guidance that supports business-relevant execution.

  • Define and monitor portfolio metrics that measure process effectiveness, identify risks and trends, and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Foster a collaborative culture of accountability, learning, continuous improvement, and capability-building across Tech Ops.

Basic Qualifications 

  • PhD / Doctorate with 2+ years of relevant experience OR

  • Master's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR

  • Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR

  • High School Diploma/GED with 14+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred, with a strong background in project management, portfolio management, PMO, PPM Center of Excellence, or operating model design.

  • Biotech or pharmaexperience preferred, but not required if the candidate has strong PPM capability-building experience. 

  • Experience building, improving, or maturing PPM capabilities, not only managing project execution, timelines, or reporting.

  • Demonstrated experience creating methodology, governance models, standards, frameworks, tools, templates, playbooks, training, and adoption plans.

  • Strong ability to assess PPM maturity and identify practical, high-value improvements across teams or functions.

  • Experience leading change in a matrixed environment, including driving adoption, managing stakeholder impact, and helping teams adjust to new ways of working.

  • Strong influence without authority, with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and dotted-line partners around shared PPM practices.

  • Ability to translate complex frameworks, processes, and portfolio insights into clear, practical guidance for leaders and teams.

  • Experience defining portfolio visibility, metrics, and reporting that show process effectiveness, risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.

The salary range for this position is: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. Kite 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.

About Gilead Sciences Inc

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, they seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead's primary areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

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Start your career with Gilead through our internship programs, which offer hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical development and business operations. For seasoned professionals, our employment opportunities span across various disciplines, inviting you to bring your valuable skills to our team.

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Gilead Sciences Inc is not only a great place to work but also offers competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance to retirement plans and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

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We emphasize the importance of networking and professional development within the company. Regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions are held to enhance your skills and knowledge. Additionally, Gilead’s strong emphasis on internal networking allows for cross-departmental collaboration and innovation.

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Learn more about Gilead Sciences Inc
Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$107.2 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
NASDAQ
GILD
* Ladders Estimates

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