Senior Director Contracting Operations

Senior Director Contracting Operations

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Gilead’s mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life‑threatening illnesses worldwide. We are hiring a Senior Director Contracting Operations to report to the Executive Director. This position will lead and direct the Contracting Operations team and Commercial and Government Rebates managers responsible for daily operational implementation of action plans.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team for Market Access Operations, reporting directly to the Executive Director.
• Leads a team of 20+ professionals to drive operational excellence across all U.S. business units in Market Access Contracting and Rebates.
• Directs the development and execution of optimized 340B operational strategies in collaboration with Government Affairs, Finance, and Commercial Brand teams.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant reimbursement payments for both Commercial and Government channels, in alignment with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Champions best‑in‑class operational support across multiple disciplines and fosters strong cross‑functional relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators and reporting tools to provide actionable insights into financial and operational drivers.
• Strategically allocates human and financial resources across business units and franchises to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including managed care organizations and government entities, and internal teams such as National Accounts, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Provides strategic input into Gross‑to‑Net (GTN) assumptions, methodologies, and outcomes.
• Drives team performance by empowering ownership, fostering accountability, and cultivating a high‑performance culture.
• Evaluates and leverages individual and team strengths to optimize organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge & Skills

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and Fourteen Years’ Experience

OR

Masters’ Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience

OR

PhD and Twelve Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications

The salary range for this position is : $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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

For additional benefits information, visit

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

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