Sr. Technical Project Manager, R&D Information Systems

Job Description

As a Sr. Technical Project Manager, R&D Information Systems, at Gilead you will...

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead cross-functional, small-to-medium scale technical projects and/or workstreams within broader programs

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and budgets

• Ensure alignment with quality, compliance, validation, and regulatory requirements

• Track execution progress and escalate risks/issues appropriately

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with R&D business and IT stakeholders to ensure clear alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables

• Provide clear and consistent project updates to stakeholders

• Support decision-making by identifying risks, trade-offs, and mitigation options

Delivery & Methodology

• Apply PMP-aligned practices across planning, execution, and monitoring

• Leverage Agile and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring approach based on project needs

• Contribute to adoption of standard tools, templates, and governance practices

AI-Enabled Delivery

• Utilize AI tools and automation (where available) to enhance project tracking, reporting, and risk identification

• Support adoption of data-driven insights to improve delivery predictability

Financial & Vendor Coordination

• Support management of project budgets and forecasts

• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure delivery quality and timelines

Team Contribution

• Collaborate within the PM and delivery community to share best practices and improve delivery approaches

• Provide informal guidance to junior team members where needed

Technical & Business Skills

• Working knowledge of R&D systems and IT delivery

• Understanding of compliance and validation requirements

Leadership & Communication

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities

• Comfortable presenting updates to stakeholders and mid-level leadership

• Ability to translate business needs into project plans and deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience

  OR

  Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification

• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum) & Waterfall methodologies

• 6+ years relevant project management experience

• 3+ years of technical project management experience in a cross-functional environment

• Experience supporting projects in regulated (GxP) environments preferred