Strategic Portfolio Lead, Life Sciences Analytics

Biopharma Careers

Foster City (CA)

On-site

USD 243,000 - 315,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Sr Director of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics to partner with GATs, DETs, and leadership. You will deliver analyses, insights, and decision support to drive asset- and portfolio-level planning and governance across the organization.

The role requires deep experience in life sciences, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence across matrixed teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 12+ yrs experience or Master’s degree; 10+ yrs experience or PhD; 8+ yrs experience.
6+ yrs in strategic portfolio analysis, planning or related field.
Experience influencing cross-functional drug development programs and portfolio initiatives.
Ability to deliver analyses that inform asset- and portfolio-level decisions.
Experience supporting governance discussions, lifecycle planning, and resource prioritization.

Responsibilities

Serve as PS&A lead or representative for assets, therapeutic areas, or portfolio initiatives.
Frame strategic questions, evaluate options, assess risks, and support key decisions.
Deliver analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for asset- and portfolio-level decisions.
Support governance discussions, portfolio reviews, and lifecycle planning activities.
Contribute to PS&A processes, methodologies, and best practices.
Ensure timely delivery of analyses, presentations, and insights for leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
Provide change management support for new portfolio processes and planning methods.