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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.\nEvery 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.\nWe 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.\nJob Description\nAt Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV\ntreatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.\nWe set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to\nconfronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a\nSenior Manager - IT Finance you will lead the management and evolution of a broad portfolio of critical finance applications. This role is responsible for end-to-end system ownership, delivery, and optimization across platforms supporting Finance.\nThis leader will oversee strategic initiatives, system lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and program delivery across core ERP platforms and it’s peripheral systems. The role requires strong business partnership, technical understanding, and operational leadership to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-performing solutions across a complex application landscape.\nThis role will report to the Director, IT Finance & Controlling (FICO) lead and is located in Foster City, CA - No Remote available.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage a portfolio of finance and boundary applications, ensuring stability, scalability, and alignment with business needs.\n\nDrive end-to-end delivery, including enhancements, implementations, and system lifecycle management.\n\nServe as system owner across key applications, ensuring effective support, governance, and continuous improvement.\n\nLead vendor coordination, including performance management, issue resolution, and roadmap alignment.\n\nPartner with Finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions.\n\nOversee program planning and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.\n\nManage escalations, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery outcomes.\n\nFinance Solution Leadership\nProvide functional and operational leadership across boundary finance systems and applications.\n\nOwn the BlackLine platform, including:\n\no Account Reconciliations module support, enhancements, and roadmap\no Transition and optimization of support models\no Continuous improvement and adoption of best practices\nOversee and guide system capabilities across key applications, including:\n\no 2Klicks (SAP Lease master data and correction functionality)\no GLSU (Journal Entry posting and SAP integration)\no Alliant Royalties (Royalties management solution)\no OneSource (Indirect tax compliance and VAT filing)\no Salesforce PRM (Partner relationship and alliance management)\nEnsure systems effectively support critical finance processes, compliance requirements, and reporting needs.\n\nBusiness Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement\nPartner closely with stakeholders across Finance to define priorities and deliver solutions.\n\nTranslate business needs into actionable system capabilities and enhancements.\n\nAct as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insight into system capabilities, trade-offs, and opportunities.\n\nDrive alignment across teams on priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.\n\nMaintain strong communication with stakeholders on delivery progress, risks, and system performance.\n\nProgram Delivery & Governance\nLead program initiation, planning, and execution for boundary application initiatives.\n\nEstablish governance frameworks to support delivery, contract management, and vendor oversight.\n\nDrive structured processes for:\n\nRequirements gathering and prioritization\n\nSolution delivery and release management\n\nRisk and issue management\n\nEnsure adherence to enterprise standards, compliance requirements, and audit controls.\n\nOversee implementation partner engagement, including selection and performance monitoring.\n\nEnsure effective escalation management and timely resolution of critical issues.\n\nCross-Functional Integration\nEnsure seamless integration between boundary applications and core platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).\n\nManage upstream and downstream dependencies across finance, tax, procurement, and partner management systems.\n\nCollaborate with enterprise architecture and engineering teams to maintain a cohesive application landscape.\n\nSupport data consistency, integrity, and flow across interconnected systems.\n\nAlign with broader IT and Finance initiatives to ensure end-to-end process continuity.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Innovation\nDrive continuous improvement across application support, delivery models, and system performance.\n\nIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate finance processes\n\nLead efforts to modernize platforms, including onboarding new applications and sunsetting legacy systems.\n\nGuide product selection and lifecycle activities, including:\n\nRFP processes and vendor evaluation\n\nContract negotiation and governance\n\nImplementation partner selection\n\nEncourage adoption of best practices, scalable solutions, and innovative technologies.\n\nPromote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.\n\nLeadership Profile\nStrong execution-focused leader with the ability to manage complex portfolios and deliver results.\n\nHighly collaborative, with proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.\n\nSkilled in balancing strategic initiatives with operational excellence.\n\nAbility to manage ambiguity and drive clarity across multiple workstreams.\n\nCommitted to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and business value realization.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience\nOR\nMasters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience\nOR\nPh.D.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with:\n\nBlackLine (Account Reconciliations)\n\nOneSource Tax\n\nSAP-integrated tools (e.g., GLSU, 2Klicks)\n\nFamiliarity with SAP S/4HANA finance integrations.\n\nExperience working in Life Sciences or regulated environments.\n\nKnowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOX.\n\nBachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.\n\n8-12+ years of experience supporting finance systems, enterprise applications, or ERP environments.\n\nStrong experience managing finance-related applications and boundary systems.\n\nProven leadership experience managing programs, vendors, and cross-functional teams.\n\nDeep understanding of finance processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, tax compliance, royalties, leasing, and partner management.\n\nExperience with application lifecycle management, including onboarding, optimization, and decommissioning.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and implementation governance.\n\nExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills\n\nPeople Leader Accountabilities\nCreate Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.\n\nDevelop 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 the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.\n\nEmpower 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.\n\nThe salary range for this position is:\nBay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00.Raleigh: $146,200.00 - $189,200.00.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*.\nFor additional benefits information, visit:\nhttps://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing\n* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.\nFor jobs in the United States:\nGilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, geneticinformation 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  for assistance.\nFor more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.\nNOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT\nYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT\nGilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.\nOur 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.\nGilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. 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