Project Manager

Title: Business Strategy & Operations (BS&O) Manager / Project Manager - III


Client: Kite, A Gilead Company (Gilead Sciences)


Location: Remote (US)


Duration: 12 months


Visa: USC/GC


Rate: $96.00 / hour W2


Role Overview

• The Global Data & Digital Innovation (GDDI) team drives Kite's technology transformation to deliver premier Healthcare Provider experiences through advanced digital experiences, data, and analytics.
• We are seeking a Business Strategy & Operations (BS&O) Manager with demonstrated commercial life science and digital technology expertise. Advanced therapy experience (e.g., Cell & Gene Therapy / CGT) is highly valued.
• This role reports to the Executive Director, Commercial and is a key position within GDDI. The team is accountable for the vision, strategy, and roadmap for all digital technologies, data & analytics solutions used by Kite's Commercial function and the customers it serves. GDDI collaborates across Commercial, TechOps, Clinical, IT, Legal/Compliance, and other functions on initiatives ranging from multi-year digital transformation to ongoing agile enhancements.

• Support development and execution of GDDI strategic priorities, annual objectives, and multi-year transformation roadmaps.
• Translate executive strategy into clear operating plans, milestones, and outcomes.
• Drive structured problem-solving and decision frameworks to inform leadership choices.

• Operate and evolve portfolio management and prioritization across GDDI initiatives.
• Support business case development, ROI tracking, and capacity/funding trade-off decisions.
• Enable transparent governance forums and executive readiness materials.

• Establish and run GDDI operating cadence (e.g., portfolio reviews, roadmap updates).
• Partner with Commercial, IT, and Vendor leads to track execution against commitments.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; drive mitigation plans early.

• Digital and data platform modernization
• AI strategy, implementation, and scale-out
• Global operating model evolution
• Launch and scale-up readiness for new therapies and geographies
• Cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Medical Affairs, TechOps, and IT

• Drive change management and adoption strategies in partnership with program leads.
• Develop clear executive communications, narratives, and performance readouts.
• Strengthen documentation, knowledge management, and continuity practices.

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, transformation, or consulting roles.
• Demonstrated success operating in complex, matrixed, global environments.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and executive governance forums.

• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Exposure to digital transformation, data & analytics, or enterprise platforms.
• Understanding of compliance, risk management, and enterprise delivery models.
• Advanced therapy (e.g., CGT) experience highly valued.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications in strategy, program management, agile, or change management are a plus.