Senior Director, Global Decision Sciences – Insights

Gilead Sciences

Senior Director leading global decision sciences and insights at Gilead. Responsible for market research, forecasting, and analytics to guide commercial strategy.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $261,375 - $338,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in market research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, with a strong focus on revenue modeling and strategic recommendations in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and delivering actionable insights to drive commercial strategies.

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Market Research AnalysisRevenue ForecastingTeam LeadershipMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBiotechnology Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchData AnalysisRevenue ModelingForecastingCommercial Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Task ManagementPlanningPrioritizationCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAPh.D. in Life SciencesM.D.

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsConsultingPrimary ResearchCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define global market research priorities
Conduct primary research with physicians, patients, and payers
Analyze survey results to understand key market insights
Develop and maintain long-term forecast models for marketed and pipeline products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform revenue forecasting
Provide actionable recommendations to therapeutic areas on commercial strategy decisions
Present and lead discussion of results in a collaborative manner
Work with group leadership to improve the efficiency of Pipeline Marketing Sciences

Requirements

What you’ll need

14+ years relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or consulting
BS degree (or higher) in finance, life sciences or medicine (or equivalent) is required
MBA, Ph.D. in Life Sciences, or M.D. is desirable
experience conducting, analyzing, and communicating qualitative and quantitative market research
proven business leader with a track record of influencing cross-functional partners
demonstrated ability to lead a team of high-level individual contributors
experience in patient-based market/revenue modeling
strong task management skills, planning, prioritization, objective setting, and meeting management
history of working and delivering on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
strong written and verbal communication skills
strong ability to use Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint and Excel)

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off