Gilead Sciences, Inc. is hiring a Director, PDM Infrastructure - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is seeking a Director, PDM Infrastructure in Foster City. This role will lead the team responsible for key non-GMP systems that impact how Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) stores, finds, and accesses information. The initial focus will be on improving efficiency and speed through better information access, with SharePoint (G.Share) and PDM apps as primary areas.

What You'll Do

• Lead the G.Share Sites and G.Share Business Apps teams.
• Assess and prioritize current non-GMP infrastructure for knowledge sharing and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a member of the PDM Operations Management Leadership Team, connecting the team's work with the broader PDM Operations Management strategy.
• Implement strategy and plan for enabling more efficient and consistent access to non-GMP information across PDM.
• Work effectively with partners in IT, with clearly defined roles & responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 12+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry. Or MS with 10+ years of relevant experience. Or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated capability to translate information infrastructure to improved efficiency.
• Strong experience with SharePoint and web-based information storage and access.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate and lead in a highly networked environment and experienced with the required elevated level of influencing skills.
• Elevated communication skills, both written and oral. Strong presenter capable of engaging with, and facilitating conversations with, the senior leaders in the organization.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic plans and objectives for departments, especially in a highly networked environment.
• Solid understanding of current industry trends.
• Experience leading a non-technical team that interfaces with technical teams.
• Leadership qualities include: collaboration, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, goal setting and performance management.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated capacity to understand complex problems and to implement solutions that are as simple as possible.
• Experience with knowledge management.

Technical Stack

• SharePoint

Team & Environment

This role reports to the Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) Operations Management.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role).
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Work Mode

This position is onsite in Foster City.

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.