Associate Director, Change Management - Development

Overview

Associate Director, Change Management, Development provides strategic support and direction within the Development organization’s Change Management capability. Reporting into the Development Change Management and Communications team, this role ensures the effective design and deployment of change management and communications strategies for multiple initiatives focused on improvements to our ways of working. Initiatives require engagement with leaders and cross-functional teams across Gilead Development functions, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Sciences, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and more.

The role enables senior leadership updates to ensure effective sponsorship of key initiatives and supports change management processes and communications activities throughout Development, including strategic and operational planning.

• Develop and apply change management strategies, tools and processes to ensure sustained adoption of Development initiatives (including creation of impact assessments and comprehensive, tailored change management plans)
• Build and lead change communities, facilitating regular discussions among cross-functional teams to ensure two-way communication
• Provide change management consultation to executives and business partners
• Proactive planning to manage and mitigate potential areas of change resistance
• Consult business partners on effective change communication techniques
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with functional leadership, business leads and change champions
• Create, recommend, and/or enable reinforcement mechanisms and celebrations of success
• Support the development and evolution of a structured change management and communications methodology across Development, aligned to the Gilead strategy and functional goals
• Utilize existing communication channels and create new ones to ensure a common change story is communicated across Development and other targeted internal stakeholder groups
• Other duties, including tactical support of the Development employee engagement strategy, as needed
• Position may require some travel

• BA/BS in communications, business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in change management, communications, project management or combination, preferably in life sciences, healthcare, or the biopharma industry
• Experience leading large-scale, complex organizational change efforts
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools;
  Change Management Certification is preferred (Prosci, CCMP)
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• A solid understanding of the clinical development process, preferably within biopharma
• Experience building professional working relationships at all levels within and across the organization
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Comfortable providing counsel to senior leaders
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while delivering on-time, high quality results
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to execute strategic direction

The salary range for this position is: $ - $. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 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.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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