Associate Director, FP&A - PDM

Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Being here matters.  Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Gilead Sciences is seeking an Associate Director to join the PDM FP&A team. The AD will be a key business partner to the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization. This position can be based in either Foster City or Oceanside, CA depending on the candidate’s current location. This position reports to the Finance Director, based in Oceanside, CA.

This position is responsible for providing financial management and strategic business partnering support to the Biologics Operations and Pharmaceutical Development & Clinical Supplies organizations. The person must have the ability to interact with, present effectively and influence senior management.

Duties, Job Functions and Requirements:

Establish strong business partnerships to provide comprehensive financial support and ongoing analytics to assist with tactical and strategic decision-making processes.

Drive development of meaningful financial analyses and create effective presentations to communicate conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership.

Manage project reporting for key programs within PDM, providing enhanced reporting with key financial metrics.

Lead the budgeting and forecast planning processes for operating expenses, capital expenditures and headcount across functional areas.

Support month-end close and variance analytics compared to forecast and prior period performance.

Develop a good understanding of key performance drivers relating to forecast and actual results ensuring key issues, risks and business drivers are understood and highlighted to management.

The individual will also assist with Pharmaceutical and Biologics Operations clinical spend consolidations, including planning and delivery of management reporting packages for budgeting, monthly close and other Corporate requirements.

Collaborate with business partners and Corporate Development teams to evaluate potential business development/strategic collaborations.

Proactively engage with Finance colleagues and business partners to develop process improvements for planning, analytics and systems to enhance management reporting and business insights.

Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and procedures .

Business Partnership and Collaboration : Demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships with Finance and non-Finance business partners. The candidate should be a proactive leader exhibiting strong influencing capabilities with business partners and a willingness to maintain open and transparent communication across the organization.

Results Orientation: Be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate must have the ability to lead and meet deadlines for multiple priorities and projects, take ownership of issues and resolve them in a timely manner. A "can-do" attitude is an absolute must.

Willingness to be hands-on: The individual must have a willingness to become involved in operations to understand the processes so that the person can be viewed as the financial partner by the business.

Provide Forward Thinking: The individual must be able to identify the interdependencies across different parts of the organization and proactively address the potential impact of issues with relevant parties.

Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess exceptional financial analytical and problem-solving skills. These skills must be balanced by sound business judgment.

Project Management: The candidate must possess the ability to actively manage the execution of projects that involve cross-functional stakeholders. This includes providing guidance on project scope and timelines, integrating the work of multiple teams into project deliverables, and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Team Leadership: Demonstrate the ability to align and motivate a team to achieve objectives including financial results, timely and accurate reporting, transparency and controls. The candidate will manage a direct report and provide guidance, leadership and development to others.

Knowledge, Experience and Skillsets:

BS or BA is required, and a CPA is preferred. MBA is a plus

8+ years of relevant experience in Finance, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility

Supervisory experience preferred

Solution oriented, with good analytical capabilities

Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Prior experience supporting clinical R&D and commercial manufacturing is preferred

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently and as an effective member of the team

Experience with project reporting, operational accounting and reporting is required

Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven and multi-task environment

Must have familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Tableau is a plus

For jobs in the United States: As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact  careers@gilead.com  for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘EEO is the Law’  poster.

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: Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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