Director, Project Management- Inflammation
Gilead Sciences
August 07, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Job Description
The Director, Project Management is responsible for leading one or more complex and/or high-profile cross-functional development teams to ensure delivery of project objectives across research, development, and commercial functions, with robust governance and informed decision-making at senior leadership levels.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree (MS, MBA) with 10+ years; or Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, DVM, MD) with 6+ years.
- Minimum of 7 years of cross-functional project management participation across various stages of drug development.
- Demonstrated line management supervisory experience (desirable).
- Prior experience managing commercial teams (preferred).
- Strong scientific background (mandatory).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage one or more highly complex/high-profile project teams in the Inflammation Therapeutic Area (or other TAs).
- Partner with project leaders to ensure effective team meetings and execution.
- Direct project communications; inform stakeholders of activities, status, and risks.
- Organize PM support, attend subteam meetings, and facilitate working groups as needed.
- Develop/maintain Integrated Project Plans (IPPs) aligned on scope, timelines, and resources.
- Ensure execution complies with processes/policies/standards.
- Identify/manage risks and issues; implement mitigations and contingency plans.
- Contribute to research/development/commercial project strategies.
- Prepare materials for strategic decisions; represent the team at the DRC and governance forums.
- Lead Global Program Management (GPM) initiatives and working groups.
- May supervise Project Management Associates; may substitute for or function as a Project Lead.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Salary range: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00; may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and benefits including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Application Instructions
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
The Director, Project Management is responsible for leading one or more complex and/or high-profile cross-functional development teams to ensure delivery of project objectives across research, development, and commercial functions, with robust governance and informed decision-making at senior leadership levels.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree (MS, MBA) with 10+ years; or Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, DVM, MD) with 6+ years.
- Minimum of 7 years of cross-functional project management participation across various stages of drug development.
- Demonstrated line management supervisory experience (desirable).
- Prior experience managing commercial teams (preferred).
- Strong scientific background (mandatory).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage one or more highly complex/high-profile project teams in the Inflammation Therapeutic Area (or other TAs).
- Partner with project leaders to ensure effective team meetings and execution.
- Direct project communications; inform stakeholders of activities, status, and risks.
- Organize PM support, attend subteam meetings, and facilitate working groups as needed.
- Develop/maintain Integrated Project Plans (IPPs) aligned on scope, timelines, and resources.
- Ensure execution complies with processes/policies/standards.
- Identify/manage risks and issues; implement mitigations and contingency plans.
- Contribute to research/development/commercial project strategies.
- Prepare materials for strategic decisions; represent the team at the DRC and governance forums.
- Lead Global Program Management (GPM) initiatives and working groups.
- May supervise Project Management Associates; may substitute for or function as a Project Lead.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Salary range: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00; may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and benefits including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Application Instructions
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.