Manager, Operational Excellence and Analytics, Development Business Operations

Manager, Operational Excellence and Analytics, Development Business Operations
United 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. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats 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.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


Job Responsibilities:

• Identify key metrics and build exec-facing dashboards to track progress of the business and its highest priority initiatives
• Provides reliable and accurate analyses and reports to internal customers to support decision making on key strategies
• Identify key business levers, establish cause & effect, perform analyses, and communicate key findings to various stakeholders to facilitate data-driven decision making
• Discover new opportunities to grow and optimize the business through analytics, forecast modeling, and business case development
• Lead and/or participate in core process optimization programs related to the relevant functions and participate in cross departmental process improvement initiatives based on performance assessment metrics.
• Help support Business Ops functional strategy and tactics that enable Gilead to compete more effectively in the clinical trial arena
• Discover new opportunities to grow and optimize the business through analytics, financial modeling, and business case development
• Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends related to site contracting, clinical pricing, outsourcing, vendor management, finance & payments, and determine implications to Clinical Operations ongoing clinical trial portfolio
• Designs and implements repeatable processes of analysis that leverage previous investments in systems or data structures
• Collaborates with various business functions (primarily Development Business Operations) to analyze operational requirements for reports, document system enhancements and implement system changes
• Independently take on and collaborate in special projects supporting Development Business Operations functions such as site contracts, finance & outsourcing management systems development with internal and external stakeholders
• Working knowledge in executing an analytics / business intelligence roadmap within pharma/biotech R&D. Direct experience in development operations shared services such as site contracts, clinical pricing, vendor outsourcing, vendor management, clinical finance, clinical payment, clinical operations, biometrics, PVE, or regulatory affairs highly desirable
• Working knowledge of drug development cycle and/or regulatory impacts (ICH GCP, GDPR, etc.) desirable

• Knowledge of external pharmaceutical benchmarking data sources a plus

Specific Requirements - Technical:

• Self-sufficient and self-motivated individual who can work with large quantities of data by using SQL, or other data and statistical tools as well as data visualization tools such as Spotfire and Tableau
• Experience integrating, analyzing and mining data with SQL, Oracle, Salesforce, Apttus, SharePoint, and/or other database systems / languages (e.g. VBA) is required
• Knowledge of forecast modeling and predictive analytics techniques and how they apply to a particular business problem
• Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment and tools (e.g. CTMS) as well as working knowledge of R&D functions such as clinical operations, biometrics, PVE, or regulatory affairs a plus

Specific Requirements - Business Analytics:

• Comfortable working independently with internal stakeholders and functions to develop analytic capabilities
• Must have experience with identifying relevant performance metrics and defining target performance levels
• Must be able to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical members of senior management
• Capable of building analytical models that evaluate business situations and provide recommendations
• Can apply high level project management skills to ensure completion of a given deliverable based on organizational needs
• Perform analytical deep-dives to identify problems, opportunities and specific actions required

Educational levels and other qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with a BA/BS in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years of experience with a MS/MBA in a relevant discipline
• Degree in economics or probability statistics a plus
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and juggle competing priorities where there is ambiguity and multi-tasking
• Track record for excellent task management skills such as planning, prioritization, objective setting, meeting management and plan execution is required
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on time management, follow-through, and issue recognition abilities
• Ability to influence decision-makers through incisive analysis and persuasive communication
• Intellectual curiosity to look at a problem from all sides in order to recognize issues and opportunities and recommend solutions and courses of action to achieve desired outcomes

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law' poster.

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