Senior Director, Quality Learning & Development

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At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.

Would you like to play a crucial role in developing life-saving therapies? Are you excited to use your scientific insight to partner with internal teams, and external partners as we strive to cure unmet medical needs?

The Process, Documentation and Learning team within R&D Quality and Medical Governance is seeking a seasoned leader to activate Quality Learning and Development within Quality and Medical Governance as well as across the broader Regulatory-Safety-Quality (RSQ) function. In this role you will evolve the R&D GxP training program, delivering QMS and controlled documentation training aligned with role-based curricula and level of risk exposure. You are responsible for the strategy, plan and be responsible for the execution of an RSQ-wide Learning and Development program. Focus areas include technical knowledge, soft-skills, leadership, management, as well as other focus areas. The learning and development function is built on top of the existing R&D GxP training program, which focuses on mandatory requirements for staff. For Learning and Development, the objectives are squarely focused on the learner, which requires an understanding of staff needs and a phased approached to learning and development.

The ideal candidate will bring compliance-focused solutions along with creative approaches and a strategic mindset with clear ability to problem-solve, engage, and adapt to customer needs and work with / influence various stakeholders to design, build, deploy and continuously improve an effective learning and development strategy. The candidate should have a proven record of leveraging design thinking to deliver learning in modalities that are engaging, easy to consume, relevant, impactful and measurable.

Example Responsibilities

Strategy

• Define functionality for an optimal learning management system, and determine if an existing system can be leveraged or a new system is required
• Develop risk vs complexity framework to identify Training and Learning needs
• Define measurable outcomes for a successful learning and development program with clear alignment to staff retention and return on investment
• Advise customers on applicable learning and development models, partnering with functional areas and affiliates to ensure learning needs are met
• Continue to drive targeted role-based R&D GxP training deliverables and program management (e.g., bundling opportunities, high-risk training and understanding)
• Prioritize year-over-year focus areas for learning and development and develop a strategic roadmap and own program creation and delivery in alignment with Corporate, Development and Quality strategic priorities
• Advise functional teams / customers on most appropriate training options based on risk / complexity framework
• Define user groups, and consult with Development functions to identify and prioritize Organizational Development gaps and determine learning needs

Implementation

• Drive and monitor learning program /initiative completion inclusive of identification and mitigation / resolution of issues and risks
• Drive design and development of R&D Quality Training Programs to convey GxP requirements, QMS understanding and key Quality Policy tenets
• Provides oversight and responsibility of the Quality Learning and Development program focusing on continuous improvement of the system and staff learning needs
• Ensures own work complies with established practices, policies, and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements
• Supports design, development and oversight of new learning management systems or system functionality
• Track and report on program metrics and routinely assess training compliance and learning program effectiveness
• Fosters a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality across Gilead R&D and with R&D vendors.
• Lead planning and implementation of prioritized learning programs / initiatives inclusive of budget definition and management
• Provides matrix management and leadership to project teams

Staff Management

• Recruit, manage and provide leadership and guidance to Quality Learning and Development staff/team members

Requirements

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

U.S. Education & Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
• Proven ability to delegate in matrix environment, predict issues, anticipate risks and solve problems
• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence programs, projects and/or initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience creating professional development programs in multiple formats
• Experience with technology systems such as Microsoft Office, HRIS, LMS
• When needed, ability to travel
• Experience with vendor management
• Significant experience working with and establishing strong relationships across R&D functions
• Applied knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards)
• 5 or more years of professional development and / or management consulting experience
• Significant experience advising business functions in the biopharma industry on learning and development methodologies and modalities
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and project management experience in leading cross-functional projects
• Ability to develop and manage a budget
• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree, advance degree preferred
• Demonstrates advanced business knowledge and analytical skills, as evidenced by strengths in assessing complex information, making recommendations with clear tradeoff options and balancing quality and compliance implications
• Strong EQ soft and interpersonal skills and with proven understanding of team dynamics
• Experience working with one or more Gilead therapeutic areas and varying stages of drug development is preferred
• Ability to recognize and make hard decisions that directly impact staff

The salary range for this position is: $230,860.00 - $298,760.00. Gilead 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*.

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

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