Director, Advanced Capabilities, Commercial L&D

Gilead Sciences

. Lead the Advanced Capabilities function within Commercial Learning & Development .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $191,250 - $247,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Learning & Development initiatives, focusing on governance, strategy implementation, and capability development. Proficient in leveraging emerging technologies and data analysis to enhance learning pathways and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Governance In L&DProject ManagementLearning TechnologiesStakeholder ManagementCommercial Training

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignData AnalysisPerformance EvaluationLearning Pathway DevelopmentCapability Development Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationGrowth MindsetSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Digital Learning SolutionsAI-Enabled ToolsLearning Technology

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustrySpecialty Therapeutics MarketCommercial OperationsHealth Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Advanced Capabilities function within Commercial Learning & Development
Oversee strategy, design, implementation, and continuous improvement
Strengthen field capabilities to support business objectives and customer engagement
Partner with Sales Leadership, Regional Trainers, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, and other cross-functional stakeholders
Oversee capability strategy, governance, common models across U.S. Commercial, coordination with global counterparts, portfolio prioritization, and resource allocation
Develop governance and common, scalable models across different business units and geographies
Lead cross-functional governance teams and engage senior stakeholders to align priorities, secure resources, and drive adoption
Develop learning pathways, resources, and field activities covering business acumen, strategic relationships, account management, communication, and AI and Copilot skills
Design reinforcement activities, coaching resources, and performance support tools
Establish success metrics, evaluation methods, and executive reporting
Partner with Learning Operations and Learning Technology on program administration, reporting, learner communications, and execution
Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, digital learning solutions, and AI-enabled tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and twelve years of experience, OR Master’s degree or MBA and ten years of experience, OR Ph.D. with 8 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated success with governance in L&D common and enterprise thinking
Ability to translate commercial strategy, business priorities, and stakeholder needs into effective learning and capability development solutions
Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, objective setting, meeting facilitation, and delivery of complex instructional design projects
Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and needs assessments, identifying performance gaps, and selecting appropriate learning design, development, and implementation approaches
Knowledge of emerging learning technologies, digital platforms, and AI-enabled solutions
Ability to apply research, data analysis, measurement, and evaluation methods
Sound judgment in balancing immediate business needs with long-term priorities
Growth mindset and collaborative approach to continuous improvement
Preferred: Two years of successful management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Preferred: Two years of experience in commercial training or health education, plus experience leading training and project management
Preferred: In-depth knowledge of and experience in the specialty therapeutics market

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance