Manager - Project Management

Manager - Project Management
United States - California - Oceanside

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description

Manager - Project Management, Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing

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.

Location: Oceanside, CA

Specific Responsibilities for the Position:

The Manager - Project Management position within PDM Project Management is responsible for managing multiple CMC teams within the biologics development and commercial space. The projects assigned may range from Pre-IND through Commercial including all phases of development. The position will also include other duties including contributing to PMO office initiatives and enhancing best practices within the department and organization.

Essential Functions

The position will consist of the following main duties:

• Provides comprehensive project management support to the global CMC project teams collaborating with the following groups: Biologics Development, Formulation and Process Development, Analytical, Quality Assurance, Packaging & Labeling, Outsourcing, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and the Global Development Team
• Proactively monitors the projects to ensure communication on strategy, status, critical path activities, resource requirements, risks and mitigation strategies are identified early and communicated effectively to stakeholders and senior management
• Facilitates team preparation for the project reviews and other strategy documents to ensure messaging is clear and concisely communicated and completed on time
• Ensures all programs have accurate timelines and project teams have clear goals, objectives, and milestones consistent with the priorities of the business
• Enhances the standard best practices in Program and Portfolio Management, including the use of templates, tools, and processes to drive efficiency, alignment, and effective planning

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 6+ years of relevant experience and a BA or BS or; 4+ years of relevant experience and a MS or MBA. Relevant experience consists of a Program or Portfolio Management role within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with thorough understanding of the drug development process
• Prior experience with creating long-term planning and managing integrated timelines and resources.
• Strong experience in Project Management processes, creating templates, and training materials. PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational planning skills, time management, and record retention. Capable of setting priorities and managing high workload. Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to deliver assignments on time, thorough follow-through and implementation skills
• Ability to interact with multiple layers of the organization with demonstrated success initiating change. Strong teamwork collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with new technologies and produce professional work products

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