Sr. Manager, Project Management

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Job Description
 

Title: Sr. Manager, Project Management

Location: Foster City

Specific Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Manager in PDM Portfolio Strategy and Operations will be responsible for the planning and execution of multiple small molecules and/or biologics CMC programs. The Sr. Project Manager will partner with PDM Product Strategy Team Leads to manage a cross-functional team to deliver on key development and commercial CMC milestones, with a strong emphasis on risk management. This role will also be responsible for leading, contributing to, and championing department initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of drug development and regulatory processes, and the ability to assess and drive deployment of tools and best practices to foster a collaborative and high-performing product team.

Essential Functions

The position will consist of the following main duties:

• Manage cross-functional Product Strategy Team meetings, including developing agendas, documenting decisions, and tracking and following up on action items

• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines with linked dependencies, through challenging assumptions and pressure-testing plans; identify and manage critical path activities and resources for Product Teams

• Identify complex project issues and risks which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals for the Product Teams, and ensure follow-through on corrective actions and mitigation plans. Document and maintain program risks and mitigation plans in risk register.

• Organize preparation of high-quality documents for review by governance committee in collaboration with the Product Team

• Support PDM Portfolio Operations’ development of portfolio views by providing monthly updates on program status, progress, and risks

• Listen to input from subject matter experts and distill critical information in a manner that enables PDM team to formulate the optimal strategy for the program

• Direct highly complex product communications and ensures that all product stakeholders are fully informed and knowledgeable of product activities and their status

• Work to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team

• Ensure project work complies with established practices, policies and processes. Identify and share best practices with other Product Management Team Leads and PMs

• Own, support, and optimally incorporate modern workplace and collaboration tools to improve way of working within the team

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience and a BA or BS, or 6+ years of relevant experience and a MS or MBA

• Relevant experience consists of cross-functional work in biopharmaceutical /pharmaceutical CMC development and commercial teams, GMP environment and regulatory affairs

• Prior experience in project management required; PMP certification desirable

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques (Planisware familiarity is a plus)

• Excellent organizational skills, capable of setting priorities and delivering on commitments, while managing high workload

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with project leads, teams and scientific and business leadership.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire global cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing business needs

• Experience with commonly used project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Proactive mindset

The salary range for this position is: $165,580.00 - $214,280.00. 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.

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