Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead – Foster City

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead (Commercial Products), at Gilead you will ...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director of Product & Project Management, the Senior Director, Project Management Group Lead, operates within the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization and leads a team of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) project management professionals. This team partners closely with PDM Product Strategy Leads to advance a diverse portfolio of small molecules and biologics across all phases of product development and commercialization with respect to CMC activities.

This role requires deep expertise across end-to-end drug development, with strength in CMC project management. The Senior Director serves as a subject matter expert across lifecycle stages and enables seamless program transitions from early development through commercialization.

In addition to product-facing responsibilities, this role entails managing key non-product initiatives, as well as overseeing Director-level PMs leading such non-product work.

FOCUS AREAS

• Provide leadership and oversight for CMC project management across the entire product lifecycle, including development, early-phase, late-phase and commercialization, and commercial manufacturing

• Align CMC strategies and timelines with clinical, regulatory, and commercial objectives

• Drive risk identification, mitigation, and operational readiness for manufacturing and supply

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of project managers supporting Product Strategy Leads and cross-functional teams

• Support key non-product projects as a project manager and oversee Director-level team members working on such initiatives

• Partner with Product Strategy Leads to develop, align, and execute integrated product strategies

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Planisware and standardized planning tools

• Use and provide feedback on a set of templated tools and processes for the PDM Team System

• Partner with Product Teams and Finance on budget planning and tracking

• Integrating emerging AI and digital technologies into project management practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA with 14+ Years of experience

OR

MS/MA or MBA with 12+ Years of experience

OR

PhD/PharmD with 12+ Years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant experience in CMC project management, including manufacturing, scale-up, validation, and tech transfer across product lifecycles

• Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization, and lifecycle management

• Expertise in project management fundamentals: scope, timelines, risk, and resource management

• Familiarity with portfolio planning tools (e.g., Planisware) and budgeting

• Proficiency in applying AI tools and digital platforms to project management methodologies

• Ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and operational improvements

• Exceptional people leadership and team development skills

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management in a matrixed environment

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills

• Ability to synthesize complex scientific and business information

• Executive presence and strategic mindset

• Ability to lead without authority and influence across functions

• Collaborative, results-oriented, and accountable

• Commitment to building and developing high-performing teams