Director, Alliance Management

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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 Description   The Alliance Management group is responsible for managing and optimizing the value of Gilead’s alliances in drug development and commercialization at all stages of the product life cycle.  This includes strategic in- and out- licenses, collaborations, and commercialization partnerships.  This role will be a key contributor in developing and maintaining strategic alliances at Gilead.   Responsibilities Partnership Management • Oversee the governance of strategic partnerships in research, development and commercialization partnerships.  This includes managing governance committees, identifying key issues and solution-driving. • Monitor implementation of and adherence to agreed-upon research, development and commercialization plans; take appropriate action to ensure execution.  • Compliance/contract management – liaise with legal, finance, R&D, Commercial and other functions to ensure that key contract milestones, financial transactions, progress reports, etc. are handled appropriately and also to provide information/updates as needed. Regularly collect/develop and control quality of forecasts as appropriate to support financial planning activities • Work directly with the partner company to set the direction and scope for implementation of partnership agreement: key activities, timing and responsibilities on either side. • Crisis management- address hot topic issues that require immediate attention while working to minimize crisis management situations   Internal Alliance Representation • Conduct regular reviews/meetings with senior management and other functions as appropriate to communicate key issues, milestones, etc. and gather feedback • Lead and/or participate in contract renegotiations as appropriate • Participate in review of new partner contract negotiations as appropriate and provide input into partnership execution terms of the contract, in particular governance structures and processes • Build expertise about partner company, including company organization/leadership, strategies, financials, priorities, etc.; become Gilead "internal expert" on partner company • Participate in alliance management group meetings to review progress and issues and share best practices • Perform regular alliance audits and health checks   Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience OR  Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR  PhD and Eight Years' Experience Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge and experience in virology, oncology, inflammation, liver disease therapeutic areas • Experience in global markets (e.g., EU, Japan, and other) • Fluency or pr

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