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POSITION OVERVIEW:

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Clinical Operationsis responsible forthe worldwide execution of all Phase I - IV clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas. Clinical Operations plays a key role in ensuring all Gilead clinical trials are performedin accordance withapplicable SOPs, companypoliciesand regulatory guidelines to providetimelyand high-quality clinical data that supports global registration and commercialization of Gilead's products.

You will managea team of direct and potentially indirect reports.You will oversee andbe responsible forthe successful execution of studies and/or multiple studies within a program or multiple programs, includingfinancial responsibility.You willbe responsible forthe resource management of studies, including ongoing assessment of resource needs andoptimaldeployment of resources to support a fluid 'One Ops' workforce.You willparticipateand engage in Clinical Operations and/or cross-functional organizational change initiatives.You may act as the business process owner (BPO)and/or serve as asubject matter expertfor Clinical Operationsprocesses.You will encourage an innovative mindset by championingnew ideasand initiatives andincorporating best practices, externalbenchmarkingand standardization across Clinical Operations.

EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Typically managesa team of direct reportsand may have indirect reports.Hires,developsandretainsdiverse top talent on the team. Sets clear goals for the team andindividualsdirect reports.Coaches'direct reports on their performance,developmentand career interests.

• May provide input into strategic and operational short- and long-range therapeutic area / functional area plans asappropriate, including supporting alignment and communications to other team members upon implementation.

• Acts as team leader and builder; providing guidance and oversight for the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within designated program budgets and timelines.

• Leads cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs)andinfluences all relevant stakeholders.

• Partners with cross-functional teams manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets as needed.

• Communicates project status and issues and ensures project team goals are metinalignmentwithproject decisions.Escalates issues as needed.

• Participate in the development of all study-related documentation, including study protocols.

• Participates in the selection and management of contract research organizations (CROs) / vendors, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs).

• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties and implements solutions to achieve project goals, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Resolvesissues as needed within national and international regulations and guidelines.

• Usesall available tools to track, oversee andcommunicate onprogram status to all key stakeholders.

• Participates in and/or leads departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.

• As assigned, initiates, authors or otherwise contributes to standard operating procedure (SOP) development,implementationand training.

• Responsible for Clinical Operations activities conducted by the affiliate that are required by local regulations and/or usual practice to support clinical trials.

• Ensuresteam'sworkcomplies withestablished practices,policiesand processes,and anyregulatoryor other requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience

OR

PhD / PharmD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typicallyhasaminimum of 4 years' cross-functional study management or related leadership experience in life sciences, including multiple years' experience managing study management or project teams.

• Experience developing RFPs and selection and management of CROs or other vendors.

• Typicallyhassome experience managing direct reports.

• Proven ability to successfully start-up, manage and close-out clinical studies, including authoring clinical study and regulatory documentation and SOPs.

• Advanced knowledge of one or more disease or therapeutic areas, asevidencedby independence in designing,implementingandmanaging studyteam plans,deliverablesand resource management.

• Complete knowledge of full cycle study management, from start-up to close-out.

• Advanced knowledge of studymanagementbest practices and tools and has shown ability to apply these to improve study efficiencies and effectiveness.

• Thoroughknowledge ofFood & Drug Administration (FDA)andEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA), and other applicable nationalregulations,International Council forHarmonisationof Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelinesand Good Clinical Practice (GCP)governing the conduct of clinical studies.

• Proven ability toeffectivelyauthor clinical study and regulatory documentation.

• Ability to lead and influence programs,projectsand/or initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.

• Proven ability to work successfully in a team-oriented,highly-matrixedenvironment.

• Demonstratedeffectivenesscoaching,guidingand directing the work of others, effectively managing performance of others, and developing team capabilities.

• Demonstrated effectivenessinproactively managing change.

• Strong communicationand organizational skills.

• When needed,abilityto travel.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem

The salary range for this position is:

Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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

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