Manager, Integration Management Office (IMO) and Alliance Operations

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionThe Manager, Integration Management Office (IMO) and Alliance Operations is responsible for operational excellence, governance, capability development, and continuous improvement supporting Gilead's integration and alliance management activities. This role serves as the operational backbone for both the Integration Management Office and the Alliance Management function, ensuring consistent governance, disciplined execution, effective portfolio oversight, and enterprise-wide knowledge management across M&A acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, collaborations, and alliance portfolios. The position enables Gilead to execute transactions and partnerships more effectively by establishing standardized operating models, tools, reporting frameworks, and best practices, while building organizational capabilities that improve decision-making, value realization, risk management, and cross-functional alignment. Unlike transaction-specific integration leaders or alliance managers who focus on individual deals or partnerships, this role builds and operates the enterprise infrastructure, governance, and capabilities that support successful integration and alliance outcomes across the organization. For the right person, this role will be considered a stepping stone to becoming an Alliance Manager in the future. As a Manager, Integration Management Office (IMO) and Alliance Operations, at Gilead you will...Enterprise Governance & Operational ExcellenceLead and continuously enhance the operating model for the Integration Management Office and Alliance Management organization.Establish and maintain standardized templates and reporting mechanismsSupport reporting requirements for the Executive Steering Committee (ESC), Governance Committees, and Gilead Leadership Team (GLT).Drive consistency and adoption of best practices across integration, alliances, and other strategic initiatives.Integration & Alliance Capability DevelopmentServe as steward of Gilead's Integration Playbook, alliance management methodologies, operational standards, and tools.Continuously improve processes based on lessons learned, industry best practices, and organizational needs.Standardize approaches for governance, planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting.Develop and maintain reusable toolkits, templates, operating procedures, and training materials.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and scalability.Knowledge Management & Enterprise LearningOwn the enterprise integration and alliance knowledge repository.Own and maintain the Gilead Alliance Management Database (GAM), collaborating with functions across the enterprise on reporting, dashboards, and metrics.Maintain SharePoint sites, collaboration platforms, and centralized documentation.Facilitate lessons learned reviews following major integrations, alliance milestones, and key governance events.Ensure critical knowledge, decisions, best practices, and operating procedures are systematically documented and retained.Develop and maintain best-practice libraries, playbooks, case studies, and training resources.Promote enterprise learning and operational excellence across Alliance Management and integration teams.Metrics, Analytics & Executive ReportingDevelop and maintain dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive reporting for integration and alliance portfolios.Monitor organizational performance across key measures, including alliance health, governance effectiveness, milestone achievement, and implementation of lessons learned.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and Six Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Four Years' Experience Preferred Qualifications:PhD preferred Prior operational excellence, governance, and capability development within Alliance Management Previous experience within contract managementBackground in operations with a focus on business and system processesPrior experience in biotech/pharma industryStrong project management, collaboration, and reporting skillsPeople Leader Accountabilities:•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. •Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. •Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. The salary range for this position is: $136,340.00 - $176,440.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.For additional benefits information, visit: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.For jobs in the United States:Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time