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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Associate Director, Program Manager – PDM Employee Experience (Project Management) - Foster City

With the commitment and drive you bring to the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) workplace, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. You will see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through on-going development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining PDM at Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Specific Responsibilities & Skills for the Position:

Reporting to the Head of Change Leadership, the Program Manager for People Experience will provide strategic planning, execution and evolution of culture-supporting programs including developing, executing and maintaining new and existing programs and approaches for our organizational culture that drive peak performance in alignment with Gilead and PDM ambitions and values. The role requires extensive collaboration with existing SMEs to not duplicate efforts but leverage existing resources and programs. Overall, the Change Leadership program portfolio includes a variety of topics that will flex in the amount of time they require as we progress toward our 2030 ambition and as the needs of the business evolve. As a critical piece of the health and potential success of the organization, our PDM culture will leverage all the greatness of our history with the innovation for our future state to ensure our collective success.

Essential Functions

The position will consist of the following main duties:

• Be accountable for and manage related end-to-end programs and participate in interdependent processes related to our culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and update program approach and content, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
• Partner within the Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, partners outside of PDM and other stakeholders to ensure the programs support the culture elements of our strategic plan and are in line with the prioritized portfolio of work at any given time. Coach and advise functional partners on deeper implementation of programs within their function.
• Design, execute and maintain culture programs within PDM as assigned and prioritized based on business needs and organizational priorities.
• Continuously improve programs, utilizing benchmarked approaches and technology use to maximize effectiveness and engagement.
• Occasionally, facilitate programs elements in partnership with internal and external leaders and SMEs.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings when culture topics are identified and discussed to continuously be aligned with the customer's business and voice and help prioritize functional vs PDM-wide culture support.
• Starting with Gilead approaches and priorities, connect PDM culture programs to ensure a high degree of integration. Other approaches may include the Gilead leadership growth requirements and expectations, our PDM listening approach, our PDM recognition approach, and other end-to-end employee experience elements.
• Ensure effective change leadership and change management approaches for programs are leveraged and any improvements to ensure readiness for growth and learning take place to realize the benefits of the programs and improvements.
• Establish metrics and evaluation processes aligned with broader Gilead and PDM approach to assess program effectiveness with respect to sponsorship, process approach, and routine execution to make data-driven decisions to enhance program impact.
• Stay informed of trends, research, and innovations in culture, applying proven practices and exploring new methodologies to keep PDM at the forefront as an employer of choice.
• As needed, manage relationships with external vendors and consultants to support programs.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience and a BA/BS OR 8+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful large-scale, strategic culture programs in a fast-paced, matrixed and innovative environment
• Strong strategic planning, execution and influencing skills and with the ability to translate business needs into effective program solutions
• Excellent collaboration and partnership skills to work independently and lead/participate in cross functional teams 
• Strong organizational, program and project management, analytical, and evaluation skills
• Continuous improvement and growth mindset with demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into simple process flows
• Facilitation and coaching skills
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, capable of engaging and inspiring employees at all levels
• Outstanding EQ and excellent stakeholder management
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex concepts in business terms
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to take calculated risks effectively and make decisions

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

 

The salary range for this position is: $191,335.00 - $247,610.00. 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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