Gilead Sciences, Inc. is hiring a Senior Director, PDM Business Process & Operational Excellence in Foster City. In this role, you will support the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization by leading cross-functional business process mapping, identifying key improvements, and spearheading Operational Excellence initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Build and lead a team focused on cross-functional business process mapping and OpEx initiatives.
- Serve as a strategic thought leader, identifying and prioritizing key business processes for improvement.
- Analyze situations and data to identify and resolve problems, making recommendations on high-impact processes.
- Lead the interface with leaders of each PDM vertical as a valuable thought partner to drive meaningful process improvements.
- Utilize analytical, communication, and influencing skills to drive change and continuous improvement.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team at various career levels.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 14+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences, or a related industry. Or an MS with 12+ years of relevant experience. Or a PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional biopharma strategic initiatives.
- Experience leading business process mapping with a variety of stakeholders and SMEs.
- Experience identifying and prioritizing projects to focus on delivery of benefits.
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience with business process mapping tools such as Signavio and Visio.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid understanding of current industry trends.
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex and complicated situations and to strip out complications.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
- Leadership qualities include: collaboration, communication, accountability, cross-functional engagement and influence, executive presence, goal setting, and performance management.
Technical Stack
- Signavio
- Visio
Team & Environment
This role reports to the Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) Strategy & Operations and is part of the larger PDM organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located 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.
