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Gilead Sciences Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Gilead, were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gileads 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 were 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 Description Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) Location: Foster City Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Director of Product & Project Management and operating within the broader Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization, the

Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead

will lead a team of product and project management professionals. This team partners closely with PDM Product Strategy Team Leads to support a diverse portfolio of small molecule and biologics drug candidates across development and commercial stages. There will be three Senior Directors serving as Product Management Team Leads, each bringing deep expertise in a specific phase of the biopharma lifecycle: early development, late-phase and commercialization, and commercial. The Senior Director, Product Management Team Lead (Early Phase) will have experience serving as project manager for early phase biopharma molecules and will serve as a subject matter expert on products in this phase for PMs across the Product & Project Management group. The PMs reporting to this role will not be specialized by molecule phase and will stay with a program across all lifecycle phases, relying on the expertise of the respective Team Leads as programs progress from early phase to late phase / commercialization to commercial. In addition to product-related responsibilities, the Director-level PM reporting to this role will also lead non-product strategic initiatives, contributing to broader organizational priorities. FOCUS AREAS Lead team of PMs to support our PDM Product Strategy Leads and Product Teams. This includes identifying and sharing best practices across the Product Strategy Teams Serve as SME on early phase PM, drawing upon deep knowledge of early phase product milestones Use and provide feedback on a set of templated tools and processes for the PDM Team System, e.g. tools for capturing a products strategy on a single page Work in partnership with the PDM Product Strategy Leads to develop, gain approval for, and execute on the product strategy for our products, including key milestones, budgeting and resource allocation Support PDM Operations Managements implementation and iteration of G.Plan (Planisware) and G. Plan product templates. Support the flow of accurate data into PDM milestone planning and resource-allocation tools (G.Plan) Support PDM Operations Managements and PDM Finances collection of product budget information by implementing processes for PMs to collect budget info on a per product basis Support PDM Operations Managements product portfolio reporting & analytics Support and manage Director-level PMs work on non-product projects Lead, coach and develop PMs at various career levels

Qualifications A degree in life sciences or a relevant business area with 14+ years of varied post-graduation experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biosciences or a related industry. Or MS with 12+ years of relevant experience. Or PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience. Proven track record of successfully PMing early phase biopharma programs, working with Research and Clinical Development teams Deep understanding of all aspects of early drug development Early-stage development: IND-enabling studies, translational science, biomarker strategy, and early clinical trial design. Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with FDA/EMA guidance for preclinical and early clinical phases. CMC awareness: Understanding of drug substance/product development and manufacturing timelines. Possess strong business acumen to align drug development and launch strategies with commercial goals, assess financial implications, and support data-driven decision-making across the portfolio. Demonstrated strong business acumen to evaluate R&D investments through market potential, competitive landscape, and ROI, while balancing scientific innovation with strategic and financial priorities. Proven experience in tech