Job Description
As aSr. Technical Project Manager, R&D Information Systems, at Gilead you will...
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery & Execution
Lead cross-functional, small-to-medium scale technical projects and/or workstreams within broader programs
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and budgets
Ensure alignment with quality, compliance, validation, and regulatory requirements
Track execution progress and escalate risks/issues appropriately
Stakeholder Management
Partner with R&D business and IT stakeholders to ensure clear alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables
Provide clear and consistent project updates to stakeholders
Support decision-making by identifying risks, trade-offs, and mitigation options
Delivery & Methodology
Apply PMP-aligned practices across planning, execution, and monitoring
Leverage Agile and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring approach based on project needs
Contribute to adoption of standard tools, templates, and governance practices
AI-Enabled Delivery
Utilize AI tools and automation (where available) to enhance project tracking, reporting, and risk identification
Support adoption of data-driven insights to improve delivery predictability
Financial & Vendor Coordination
Team Contribution
Technical & Business Skills
Leadership & Communication
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities
Comfortable presenting updates to stakeholders and mid-level leadership
Ability to translate business needs into project plans and deliverables
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience
Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP certification
Familiarity with Agile (Scrum) & Waterfall methodologies
6+ years relevant project management experience
3+ years of technical project management experience in a cross-functional environment
Experience supporting projects in regulated (GxP) environments preferred
People 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 themoncurrent performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receivingthe feedbackand 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:
Bay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00.
Raleigh: $146,200.00 - $189,200.00.
Gilead 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.
