Director, Business Strategy and Operations

Gilead Sciences

. Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, synthesizing complex information into executive-ready insights, recommendations, decision materials, and Board-level communications .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • United StatesLead💰 $205,615 - $266,090 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational execution within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive organizational transformation, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreePharmaceutical ExperienceBusiness PlanningChange ManagementStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementPerformance MeasurementOperational Effectiveness

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceJudgmentCommunicationLeadershipAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalCommercial StrategyResource AnalysisOrganizational TransformationMatrixed Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, synthesizing complex information into executive-ready insights, recommendations, decision materials, and Board-level communications
Translate strategy into priorities, roadmaps, performance measures, operating rhythms, and actionable plans
Drive strategic initiatives from development through execution
Lead annual strategic, financial, resource, and headcount planning
Coordinate the consolidated Plan of Action
Design and manage leadership governance, planning cycles, quarterly business reviews, and accountability mechanisms
Coordinate enterprise and functional initiatives across US Commercial
Represent US Commercial in enterprise and global planning forums
Track business performance and commitments, identify barriers, and drive mitigation, course correction, productivity, and process improvements
Lead planning and execution for major GM-sponsored meetings, including National and Midyear Meetings
Coordinate cross-functional readiness for anticipated US product launches
Improve organizational and leadership effectiveness
Develop communications for leadership meetings, business reviews, all-hands presentations, and internal and external audiences
Serve on the Kite Commercial BS&O Forum, aligning Commercial Strategy & Operations priorities with US Commercial planning and execution
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of experience
Significant pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical experience leading complex strategic and operational initiatives preferred
Experience in commercial, finance, or consulting preferred
Ability to translate enterprise strategy into practical plans and deliver results with rigor, accountability, and attention to detail
Strong executive presence, judgment, communication, and stakeholder-influence skills
Ability to lead without direct authority
Enterprise mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing trade-offs
Experience with business planning, financial and resource analysis, project management, and product profit-and-loss considerations
Experience driving organizational transformation and operating model effectiveness
Experience leading change management and adoption across complex, matrixed environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility may vary based on role
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Flexible working policy with two days of remote working and three days working onsite