Director, Alliance Management
Gilead Sciences
October 2, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior leader responsible for managing and optimizing Gilead's strategic alliances across drug development and commercialization stages, with a focus on research, development, and partnership governance. Responsibilities: oversee alliance governance, monitor implementation of research and commercial plans, manage contracts and compliance, liaise with legal and finance, address crisis situations, and serve as internal partner expert. Lead regular reviews with senior management, participate in contract negotiations, and build deep understanding of partner companies. Qualifications: 12+ years' experience in biopharma, with a strong background in alliance management, drug development, and cross-functional collaboration. Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees (MS, PhD, JD) preferred. High-Value: experience in virology, oncology, inflammation, or liver disease; global market knowledge; familiarity with drug lifecycle and GxP regulations; strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office. Collaboration: work across R&D, legal, finance, commercial, and external partners, with regular senior management engagement. Work setup: not specified; typical for senior alliance roles in biopharma.