Gilead Sciences · 5 days ago
Associate Director, People Technology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expGilead Sciences is committed to creating a healthier world by developing therapies for life-threatening illnesses. The Associate Director of HR Technology Operations drives innovation and operational excellence across HR technology platforms, focusing on strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful business outcomes.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), People Partners, and IT teams for seamless execution
Align operational strategies with business objectives and drive flawless execution
Implement frameworks for continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Embed scalable, sustainable solutions into daily operations, drive automation and process optimization for long-term impact
Design governance structures to ensure compliance, accountability, and streamlined decision-making
Manage portfolio and program activities for HR technology initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes
Operationalize strategy and lead initiatives to integrate AI into business processes for innovation and efficiency
Oversee vendor relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment
Lead multiple projects under a unified program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Engage stakeholders at all levels, providing transparent communication and aligning expectations throughout the program lifecycle
Champion change management strategies to drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working
Manage intake and prioritization processes to evaluate new requests and align resources with strategic priorities
Implement governance frameworks to prioritize projects based on strategic value and capacity
Continuously improve internal workflows for better operational outcomes
Apply agile principles to deliver iterative value and adaptability
Establish and enforce standardized project management frameworks for consistency and success
Maintain accuracy and thoroughness in documentation, reporting, and execution
Anticipate risks and proactively mitigate issues to safeguard delivery outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR
Masters' degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR
PhD and 5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred
8+ years of experience in HR, IT, or related fields
Expertise in HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow), digital transformation, and familiarity with AI-driven HR solutions
Proven experience in portfolio management, operational excellence, and process optimization
Strong leadership and team-building skills to effectively lead cross-functional project teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to partner with IT and non-technical customers to translate business needs into technical requirements
Thorough understanding of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and drive collaboration across diverse teams
Skilled in governance, capacity planning, and standardized frameworks
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Capable of working independently and collaboratively using sound judgment
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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