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Associate Director, Quality Program Adoption & Communication

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Associate Director, Quality Program Adoption & CommunicationUnited States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scaleInclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

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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.

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Job Description

Reporting to the Global Quality Systems and Compliance organization, the Associate Director, Quality Program Adoption and Communication will play a pivotal role in overseeing global quality initiatives. This role is for a thought leader who is ready to implement innovative strategies. In this role, you will accelerate and amplify change leadership in alignment with Gilead's product and business strategy. You will lead change in a dynamic environment and define a clear course of action to deliver results.

You will partner closely with executives and stakeholders in our Foster City location as well as globally to appropriately oversee transformational projects to completion. This will include the application of structured organizational change management techniques to ensure successful adoption of large-scale quality and compliance initiatives and key Quality System programs.

Responsibilities:Leads and implements innovative strategies that maximize engagement and adoption of Quality programs.Establish communication strategies and structured organizational change management frameworks for the effective adoption of Quality Systems Programs and Technologies across PDM and its stakeholders.Mature the knowledge management program and optimization of collaboration tools as communication vehicles.Identify stakeholders, assess organizational readiness and recommend change management plans that anticipate areas of resistance and maximize adoption.Propose and implement plans to resolve complex issues and execute corrective actionsManage and develop relationships with diverse stakeholders to secure cross-functional collaboration and engagement.Create change narratives and communications plans that synthesize and simplify critical information with a focus on informing, engaging and connecting all employees to a larger strategic focus.Benchmark quality processes against performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement routine process changes to improve organizational performance and operationsProvide change management support for initiatives in partnership with stakeholder organizations across the enterpriseSupport budget creation and resource allocation decision-making within the organizationQualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience in organizational change management, communications, process analysis, process improvement.8+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degreeIncludes 2 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceuticals industryExperience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and toolsExceptional communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent active listening skillsAbility to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiencesOther Preferred qualifications:

Change management certification or designation desiredExperience with large-scale organizational change efforts utilizing process discovery, capabilities mapping and knowledge mapping to determine change strategiesExperience at translating requirements between IT functions and the businessProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and with modern content management tools.Successful experience working independently and with large-scale interdisciplinary teams to achieve resultsAble to collaborate with virtual and remote team members across global time-zonesExperience with digital adoption tools

The salary range for this position is: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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