Gilead Sciences Inc

Manager, Facilities Operations

Gilead Sciences Inc$123K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 6+ years in facilities management or related fields.
  • Background in project coordination and change management required.
  • Experience leading workplace or facilities projects essential.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with various stakeholders needed.

Responsibilities

  • Execute space allocation and seating plans effectively.
  • Translate layouts and master plans into actionable tasks.
  • Manage small- to mid-scale facilities projects and improvements.
  • Coordinate vendor activities and project schedules for efficiency.
  • Lead communication during workplace changes and transitions.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Paid time off and eligible for discretionary annual bonuses.
  • Participation in stock-based long-term incentives may be offered.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Space Planning & Workplace Execution

  • Execute approved space allocation and seating plans across the site.
  • Translate test fits, layouts, and master space plans into actionable execution plans.
  • Validate workplace plans against operational, compliance, safety, and occupancy requirements.

Facilities Project Management

  • Manage small- to mid-scale workplace and facilities projects, including employee experience initiatives and operational improvements.
  • Coordinate vendors, project schedules, scopes, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project risks, milestones, timelines, and performance commitments to ensure successful execution.

Change Management & Stakeholder Communication

  • Lead change management activities related to workplace moves, reconfigurations, and space optimization efforts.
  • Deliver clear and timely communications to impacted stakeholders and business partners.
  • Mitigate operational impact to manufacturing and business operations during workplace changes and transitions.

Move / Add / Change (MAC) Leadership

  • Serve as the primary site lead for all Move, Add, and Change (MAC) activities, including workplace moves, restacks, reconfigurations, onboarding, and offboarding support.
  • Develop and manage the site MAC roadmap, aligning sequencing and execution with business and manufacturing priorities.
  • Own MAC schedules, dependencies, logistics, and execution plans to minimize operational disruption.
  • Lead move readiness activities, day-of-move coordination, and post-move closeout activities.

CAFM / Space Data Management

  • Maintain accurate CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) data related to space utilization, occupancy, and assets.
  • Ensure post-move data integrity, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.
  • Analyze and leverage workplace data to support utilization reporting, capacity planning, and scenario analysis.

Site Master Planning & Scenario Development

  • Provide site-level input into master planning and long-range workplace strategy initiatives.
  • Develop and evaluate space utilization and move scenarios to support operational and business decisions.
  • Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Space Planning teams on future growth and optimization strategies.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • At least 6 years of progressive experience in:
    • Facilities management
    • Workplace services
    • Space planning support
    • Facilities project coordination
    • Change management
  • Demonstrated experience leading workplace or facilities-related projects.
  • Experience partnering cross-functionally with Space Planning, IT, Real Estate, Facilities, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications such as:
    • IFMA
    • BOMI
    • PMP
    • Other related facilities or project management certifications
  • Experience working within regulated manufacturing or corporate environments.
  • Familiarity with CAFM and/or CMMS systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and moves.
  • Working knowledge of MAC processes, facilities operations, workplace planning, and project delivery methodologies.
  • Ability to read and interpret space plans, furniture layouts, and basic construction drawings.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills, particularly within change-management environments.
  • Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build effective partnerships across functions and organizational levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Ability to support after-hours or time-sensitive workplace moves and project activities, as needed.

The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. 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.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
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