Director, Corporate Strategy & Projects

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

4d•$226,185 - $292,710

About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, MBA, PhD, or MD and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, business operations, finance, or related fields.
Working knowledge of Gilead's portfolio, business model, and strategic priorities.

Nice To Haves

Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences experience.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
Experience translating complex analyses into actionable business recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
Effective storyteller with advanced PowerPoint and presentation capabilities.
High emotional intelligence, learning agility, and comfort operating in ambiguity.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

Conduct strategic analyses and synthesize insights of market dynamics, competitive developments, business performance, and industry trends to inform enterprise priorities and decisions.
Develop strategic frameworks, recommendations, and executive-ready perspectives on key business issues.
Support corporate strategy development, planning processes, strategic assessments, and scenario planning.
Lead strategic workstreams and projects supporting enterprise priorities, exercising judgment to determine scope, approach, and prioritization.
Develop execution plans, governance approaches, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities that may impact strategic outcomes.
Drive delivery my managing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining momentum toward objectives and business outcomes.
Partner and foster collaboration across functions to advance enterprise initiatives and strategic priorities.
Build alignment through structured problem solving, clear communication, and integration of diverse perspectives.
Promote enterprise-first thinking and high-quality decision-making.
Prepare executive-ready analyses, presentations, and recommendations.
Support leadership discussions, strategic workshops, and offsites.
Present findings and communicate complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support onboarding and development of team members and rotational talent.
Serve as a role model for enterprise thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
Participate in initiatives that strengthen leadership development across the organization.