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Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Executive Director of Global Strategic Insights & Analytics

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403


Executive Director of Global Strategic Insights & Analytics

United States - California - Santa Monica, United States - California - Foster CityJob DescriptionAt 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.Job DescriptionReporting to the Vice President of Global Analytics & Commercial Operations, Kite’s Executive Director of Global Strategic Insights & Analytics acts as a strategic thought partner and advisor to senior stakeholders, including regional commercial heads and leadership of Global Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Business Development, Global Portfolio & Pipeline Strategy, and Supply Chain. Leveraging strategic acumen, the Executive Director will set and drive the priorities to advance a data-first approach to integrated insights and strategic planning for international markets including Europe, Japan, and LATAM. As a strategic analytical leader, you will help frame key business questions and connect the dots across insights and data to provide opportunity and performance analysis with actionable insights to impact Commercial strategy and implementation for inline and pipeline products. This role guides and supports a team of insights and analytics professionals accountable for market research, forecasting, analytics, and global reporting. You will be responsible for creating an environment where team members are highly motivated and engaged, professional development and growth is prioritized, and cross-functional collaboration thrives. A demonstrated ability to influence without authority and deep collaboration skills are critical for impactful results.This role can be based out of Kite’s Santa Monica, CA Headquarters (Santa Monica, CA – our preference) or Gilead’s Headquarters (Foster City, CA) with relocation provided exclusively to Santa Monica, CA. Should the role be based in Foster City, CA, at least 1 week a month would be required working from Santa Monica, CA.Responsibilities of the Executive Director of Global Strategic Insights & Analytics includes:Lead team to develop and deliver strategic insights and data inspired recommendations to support business strategy and execution.Lead key global commercial processes, including long-range planning, Quarterly and Monthly Business Reviews, global analytics and reporting, global Commercial demand planning, regional market insights and forecasting for all ex-US regions, and pipeline opportunity analysis.Collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups including sales, marketing, market access, customer experience, finance, and corporate strategy to define and implement a comprehensive integrated insights plan and support critical business planning processes.Work with other commercial functions to define KPIs and ensure methods are in place to measure and report on them on a regular basis to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Serve as single point of contact to key Commercial leaders on insights, analytics, and forecasting including the GM of International, GM of ACE (Europe, Canada, Australia), and Vice President of Global Commercial Strategy, Value, and Access.Partner with finance to support quarterly earnings and investor relations processes.Seek opportunities to streamline and improve business operations and technical capabilities of the organization while identifying opportunities to innovate to strengthen performance.Ability to travel ~20% of the time, including internationally, is required.Leadership, Influence, and CommunicationDevelop trust and be a strategic thought partner.Lead a team of professionals, maintaining an environment consistent with Kite’s core values, fostering and actively supporting individual development, and inspiring talent retention.Collaborate effectively with senior leaders across multiple functions.Communicate complex dynamics/challenges clearly and concisely to senior leaders.Provide recommendations with impartiality and actionable insights to senior and executive stakeholders.Ensure the team is working effectively with cross-functional partners to maintain strategic alignment, produce high quality deliverables, and achieve performance goals.Navigate organizational complexity effectively in a professional manner.Demonstrate deep Kite core values – Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Inclusion.Basic Qualifications:PhD degree with 12+ years of sales and/or marketing experienceOR MA / MS degree with 14+ years of sales and/or marketing experienceOR BS / BA degree with 16+ years of sales and/or marketing experienceOR Associate degree with 18+ years of sales and/or marketing experienceOR High School Diploma / GED with 20+ years of sales and/or marketing experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience in oncology and/or rare diseases.Knowledge of market research and metrics approaches in Europe, Asia, and LATAM.Prior management consulting experience in life sciences highly preferred.Excellent leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and collaborate cross-functionally.Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical sales and marketing practices, product lifecycle management, and regulatory environment.Demonstrated ability to cultivate large cross-functional initiatives and guide laterally and vertically.Ability to manage multiple priorities based on changing business needs, as well as ability to work in a team-based, exciting environment.Thorough organizational, planning, communication, and project management skills.Excellent understanding of primary qualitative and quantitative market research techniques and their optimal use in business decisions.Creative and thoughtful problem-solving skills.Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, ability to lead, guide, resolve conflict, and cultivate consensus among diverse cross-functional stakeholders.Does this sound like you? 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