Program Strategy Leader

Exec Director, Program Strategy Leader

United States - California - Foster City Process/Product Development & Operations Regular

The Exec Director Program Strategy Leader (PSL) is responsible for leading the team that shapes the program’s vision, strategic context, and lifecycle plan (LCP) to maximize its value. The PSL will work closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, navigating complex challenges and decisions, securing investment, and driving program level execution across multiple functions. The PSL must make bold, courageous decisions, informed by expert advisors in a highly matrixed, dynamic environment to ensure optimal program outcomes in alignment with strategic objectives, and effective communication.

• Strategic Vision and Lifecycle Planning
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  Lead the creation and execution of the program’s strategic vision and lifecycle plan (LCP), ensuring it aligns with asset strategy, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape. Provide a comprehensive understanding of asset needs, its differentiating values, costs, risks, and future opportunities.
• Program Accountability
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  As the single point of accountability, oversee the timely delivery of all Program Strategy Team (PST) deliverables. Manage milestones and execution plans, ensuring alignment with the approved LCP and addressing any deviations effectively.
• Enterprise Leadership
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  Drive integration across Gilead functions to ensure seamless execution of program strategy. Foster alignment between functional leaders (e.g., Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing) to maintain a unified approach while navigating complex trade‑offs and creating strategic optionality.
• Collaborative Leadership
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  Lead cross‑functional teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and effective collaboration. Balance integration across the enterprise with the flexibility to make quick, informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Risk Management
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  Act as the key point of triage for high‑impact issues, guiding cross‑functional teams toward clear, actionable decisions. Proactively identify and address risks, using bold decision‑making to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Decision Leadership
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  Lead decision‑making processes by framing program needs and presenting options and team recommendations to senior leadership. Ensure transparent communication of assumptions, risks, and trade‑offs to guide decisions on program direction and resource allocation.
• Expert Inclusion
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  Engage relevant subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross‑functional teams, ensuring their insights and expertise are incorporated into program planning and execution.
• Communication
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  Proactive communication of program priorities to functions impacted by program decisions to ensure the organization can execute in line with the priorities for the program.
• Program Impact
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  Oversee the day‑to‑day management of the program to ensure that all critical deliverables, especially those with high impact, stay on track and aligned with strategic goals. Monitor execution closely to maintain focus on long‑term objectives while adapting to evolving needs.
• Team Health
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  Foster a positive, high‑functioning team environment within the PST, encouraging open feedback, collaborative problem‑solving, and an innovative mindset. Ensure the team remains aligned, motivated, and capable of delivering on program objectives.

• Lead in a Matrixed Environment
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  Effectively lead cross‑functional teams in a highly matrixed organization, balancing diverse perspectives, resolving conflicts, and driving alignment across teams and functions.
• Communicate Effectively
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  Communicate complex strategies and scientific concepts clearly and credibly to a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical development, regulatory experts, commercial teams, and senior leaders.
• Decision Making
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  Display bold and clear decision‑making capabilities in ambiguous or high‑risk…