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Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Strategy and Operations – CDS, the Senior Director will be responsible for driving and overseeing critical strategic operations, systems, processes, and cross-functional collaborations within CDS and across the broader Gilead organization. This role will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including Development Operations, Research, Finance, Portfolio Planning & Strategy, Project Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Sciences, Research (Bioinformatics and Biomarker Sciences & Diagnostics) to lead functional and enterprise-wide initiatives, goals and drive corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning and execution of growth and operational strategies, including budget management, resource optimization, and workforce planning to align with functional and / or organizational and portfolio objectives specific to Clinical Pharmacology, but providing broader support within BS&O as needed.
Work closely with CPPM team to help coordinate and track clinical pharmacology book of work and help address resourcing challenges and/or bottlenecks. Support the development of a centralized digital system, inclusive of clinical pharmacology that will monitor staff workloads and provide proactive resource management planning.
Demonstrate strong leadership through active participation with Clinical Pharmacology (CP) leadership in helping to establish measurable goals and monitor performance.
Champion change through active leadership and participation in continuous improvements aimed at improving efficiency, cycle times, and quality measures.
Support Portfolio Committee processes, including preparing materials, tracking action items, and facilitating decision-making across key stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—e.g., Clinical Pharmacology Sciences, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Research, Data Science, and Regulatory—to align project goals, deliverables, and translational data strategies.
Ensure and coordinate seamless bi-directional data translation from Research to/from Development by establishing robust data integration systems, processes, governance, and early-stage support mechanisms for translational data in close collaboration with Bioinformatics, Biomarkers, Clinical Pharmacology and relevant CDS sub-functional teams.
Lead and implement processes and tools in support of biomarker plans and strategies, ensuring data generated from clinical trials drives governance (e.g., DRC, PC, JPC) decision-making processes, including tiering, funding and resource allocations.
Support downstream bi-directional translation activities, encompassing data analysis, integration, and strategy development within CDS (e.g., Clinical Pharmacology Sciences).
Design and implement Quality Control (QC) and compliance processes for Clinical Pharmacology Sciences deliverables, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to regulatory standards.
Manage processes and workflows for data transitions and handoffs across the data lifecycle, supporting reverse translational activities and deliverables such as biomarker data analyses, PK/PD analyses, and exposure-response modeling.
Drive operational efficiency through workflow optimization, automation, and advanced analytics, promoting continuous improvement across organizational processes and systems.
Develop and oversee data access and data sharing processes to ensure timely availability of clinical, PK and biomarker data for decision-making, translational research, and scientific insights.
Lead external collaborations, including University Fellowships and strategic partnerships, to advance organizational and scientific innovation and priorities for CDS (e.g., Clinical Pharmacology Sciences)
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering alignment and collaboration across departments and partnerships (e.g., DMPK, PDM, Regulatory, Nonclinical Safety and Pathobiology (NSP), Research, Commercial, Pivotal & Commercial Biologics Analytical Development, etc.).
Support the design and management of portfolio metrics, dashboards (e.g. SONAR), and reporting tools to provide actionable insights for strategic planning.
Support corporate business development and alliance integration efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with long-term organizational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years, or advanced degree/MBA with 15+ years of relevant experience in systems, processes, and operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
15+ years of experience in drug development and scientific research, with a deep understanding of data and its critical role in supporting functional and translational deliverables.
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, including regulatory requirements and their impact on the conduct of clinical trials.
Mature business acumen in clinical pharmacology, translational datasets, and biomarkers through clear understanding of processes, scientific methodologies, and deliverables/outputs.
Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative, positive, and long-term partnerships with stakeholders across Gilead, including functional leaders, end-users, and external partners.
Demonstrated success in initiating, leading, and providing strategic direction for multiple concurrent departmental and interdepartmental projects and initiatives.
Extensive experience in developing and implementing resource plans, creating RFPs, selecting vendors, and managing external resources.
Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and long-term objectives.
Applied knowledge of computer system validation methodology, development, and execution.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical and advanced organizational concepts to both internal and external audiences.
Expertise in prioritizing departmental projects in alignment with a multi-million-dollar annual budget.
Capable of multitasking and independently leading multiple projects while meeting key deadlines.
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with sound decision-making skills, effectively prioritizing and managing interdependencies.
Skilled at simplifying complex processes to create more efficient ways of working across the organization.
Results-driven with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments while balancing multiple priorities.
High ethical standards, integrity, and maturity, with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders and influence across various organizational levels.
High emotional intelligence (EQ), adaptability, and strong listening skills to navigate dynamic situations.
Confident in offering dissenting opinions when necessary.
Strong ability to work cross-functionally and understand the motivations of colleagues across different teams.
Proficient in aligning communication strategies with business priorities.
Committed to continuous personal development and investing in the growth of team members to help them achieve their potential and deliver on ambitious goals.
Experience in fostering and sustaining a strong organizational culture.
Fluency in agile practices and “new ways of working,” with a quick learning ability and a focus on applying the 80/20 rule.
Highly skilled in influencing others both upward and downward in the organization, even without a direct reporting relationship.
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