Gilead Sciences Inc

Director, PDe & Global MSAT Technical Strategy

Gilead Sciences Inc • $205K — $266K *
Santa Monica, CA 90405In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in biological or chemical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or related field with 2+ years of industry experience, or Master's with 8+ years, or Bachelor's with 10+ years.
  • Experience in process development and manufacturing sciences or closely related function.
  • Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional initiatives within a matrix organization.
  • Strong knowledge of cell therapy, biologics, or advanced-therapy process development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information succinctly.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience with establish governance and KPIs, and proficiency in data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Report high-level insights to the VP of PDe-nMSAT, supporting organizational leadership.
  • Lead development of technical strategies for MSAT and Process Development.
  • Facilitate creation of short to long-term technical goals for GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT.
  • Interface between various manufacturing and development organizations to enhance processes and communication.
  • Drive technical initiatives focusing on continuous business process improvement.
  • Establish KPIs and metrics for GMSAT Network and PDe-nMSAT performance tracking.
  • Create a system to manage and organize knowledge within GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Opportunity for a discretionary annual bonus.
  • Access to stock-based long-term incentives, subject to eligibility.
  • Paid time off.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
  • This is a high-visibility position reporting to the VP of PDe-nMSAT organization, supporting the GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT leadership teams.


Technical Strategy Planning and Communication
  • Lead in developing technical strategy involving MSAT and Process Development (PD)
  • Facilitate creation and drive organizational short, mid, and long-term technical strategy and goals for GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT including the GMSAT Network Pillar Teams
  • Act as interface between Manufacturing sites, Network MSAT, and Process Development organizations
  • Work with global stakeholders in Process Development, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve global business processes and communication workflows


Technical Business Process Improvements / Continuous Improvement
  • Responsible for driving technical initiatives involving both GMSAT and PD Organizations.
  • Strategically evaluate and tactically implement initiative to drive technical and business outcomes, considering feedback from cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Develop operational plans to drive alignment across the GMSAT/Network organizations (GMSAT Network teams, GMSAT Strategic Objective teams, Meetings, Communications, Talent Review, etc.).
  • Lead workshops to identify opportunities and projects for improvement across the GMSAT Network and within PDe-nMSAT. These projects are aimed at ensuring technical alignment between PD and Manufacturing.undefined


Organization Metrics
  • Develop KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to guide insight into effectiveness of GMSAT Network Pillar Teams and PDe-nMSAT sub-functions
  • Owning KPIs for group. Define the metrics most important to the business, develop a monitoring cadence, deep dive when needed, and ultimately implement initiatives to positively impact these KPIs.
  • Communicate and provide updates to senior leadership on GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT performance metrics

Knowledge Management
  • Create a system to capture and organize GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT knowledge

Basic Qualifications
  • PhD in biological or chemical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience; or Master's degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Experience in process development, manufacturing sciences and technology, manufacturing operations, technical operations, or a closely related function. Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications
  • • Strong knowledge of cell therapy, biologics, or advanced-therapy process development and commercial manufacturing.
    • Demonstrated ability to connect technical strategy with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
    • Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into concise recommendations.
    • Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
    • Proven program or project leadership, including management of multiple priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders.
    • Ability to influence without direct authority and build effective relationships across functions, sites, and leadership levels.
    • Experience establishing governance, operating models, KPIs, dashboards, and management review processes.
    • Working knowledge of data visualization and dashboard tools; experience translating data into actionable business insights.
    • Lean Six Sigma certification and/or demonstrated continuous-improvement experience.
    • High standards of integrity, judgment, accountability, and professionalism in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.


The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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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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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