Director, Project Management- Inflammation
Gilead Sciences
August 29, 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, ensuring delivery of project objectives across research, development, and commercial functions. Ensures efficient execution, cross-functional alignment, successful delivery, and 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 (MS/MBA) with 10+ years; or Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/DVM/MD) with 6+ years.
- Minimum 7 years in cross-functional project management across various stages of drug development.
- Demonstrated line management supervisory experience (desirable).
- Prior experience managing commercial teams (preferred).
- Strong scientific background; ability to engage across technical and strategic topics.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Manage highly complex/high-profile project teams in Inflammation TA or other TAs as needed.
- Partner with project leaders to run efficient team meetings and execute development activities.
- Direct project communications; keep stakeholders informed of status and risks.
- Lead 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, and commercial project strategies.
- Prepare materials for strategic decisions; represent the Project Team at DRC and other forums as needed.
- Lead Global Program Management (GPM) initiatives/working groups to improve processes.
- May supervise Project Management Associates; may substitute for or function as a Project Lead.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create inclusion; develop talent; empower teams.
Salary/Benefits (if eligible)
- Salary range: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. May be eligible for annual bonus, discretionary long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instructions
- For current employees/contractors: 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, ensuring delivery of project objectives across research, development, and commercial functions. Ensures efficient execution, cross-functional alignment, successful delivery, and 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 (MS/MBA) with 10+ years; or Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/DVM/MD) with 6+ years.
- Minimum 7 years in cross-functional project management across various stages of drug development.
- Demonstrated line management supervisory experience (desirable).
- Prior experience managing commercial teams (preferred).
- Strong scientific background; ability to engage across technical and strategic topics.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Manage highly complex/high-profile project teams in Inflammation TA or other TAs as needed.
- Partner with project leaders to run efficient team meetings and execute development activities.
- Direct project communications; keep stakeholders informed of status and risks.
- Lead 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, and commercial project strategies.
- Prepare materials for strategic decisions; represent the Project Team at DRC and other forums as needed.
- Lead Global Program Management (GPM) initiatives/working groups to improve processes.
- May supervise Project Management Associates; may substitute for or function as a Project Lead.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create inclusion; develop talent; empower teams.
Salary/Benefits (if eligible)
- Salary range: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. May be eligible for annual bonus, discretionary long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instructions
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.