Senior Director, Strategic Projects
gilead sciencesFoster City (CA)
Senior Director, Strategic Projects
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gilead sciencesFoster City (CA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this role you drive high-priority US Commercial strategic initiatives, translating business needs into coordinated action and measurable outcomes. You provide senior-level guidance across Business Units and functions, shaping governance and decision-making structures. You partner with Commercial leadership to tackle complex problems and deliver enterprise value. This position offers onsite work in Foster City and a clear opportunity to influence strategic outcomes within a mission-driven biotech leader. Compensation / Benefits relocation assistance discretionary bonus discretionary stock-based long-term incentives paid time off medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits package
Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned with US Commercial priorities and organizational objectives. Translate strategic priorities into coordinated actions across Business Units and functions. Develop strategic insights and executive materials to inform senior decision-making. Establish governance, milestones, and accountability frameworks for priority initiatives. Identify interdependencies and risks, driving resolution and critical decisions. Build alignment and mobilize action across units without direct authority. Partner with US Commercial leadership, acting as a trusted advisor on high-priority needs.
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience; or Master's/MBA with 12+ years; or PhD with 12+ years Deep experience in strategic program leadership, business operations, or management consulting Ability to structure and solve ambiguous problems and develop actionable recommendations Experience leading multiple priorities and translating strategy into action Expertise in governance, operating models, and decision frameworks Broad US Commercial knowledge including market access, payer dynamics, and healthcare policy Excellent executive communication and stakeholder-management skills Judgment and learning agility with ability to influence senior stakeholders executive communication influencing stakeholder-management governance design operating models decision frameworks
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