Finance Leadership Development Program (MBA)
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2024-11-13 16:51:34
San Mateo, California, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Banking & Financial Services
Job description
Finance Leadership Development Program (MBA)
United States - California - Foster City
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.
When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly
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At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. 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.
Every 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.
We 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.
Job Description
Finance Leadership Development Program (MBA)
The Gilead Sciences CFO MBA Leadership Program is for second year MBA candidates seeking entry into biotech by providing rotational as well as placement opportunities within the CFO organization at Gilead Sciences. The CFO organization at Gilead is expansive and includes a variety of groups and departments: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax, Treasury, Controllership, Operations, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, IT, Corporate Development. The CFO organization supports every area of the company by providing financial analytics, operational expertise (i.e. procurement, project management), fiscal planning, budget forecasting, strategy development and deal execution (i.e. joint venture, partnership, acquisition) as well as managing financial reporting and engagements with external audiences. Program participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable cross-functional experiences with exposure to senior leaders, challenging high impact initiatives, and diverse networking opportunities.
Upon hiring, participants will have the opportunity to rotate through two 12-month assignments over the course of two years or be placed in a two-year specialization path. The rotation assignments and specialization paths are designed to provide opportunities to learn about different financial, operational, and/or strategic areas of the company. After completion of the two years, program participants will continue to develop their careers by aligning to an open position in the Gilead CFO Organization.
Duties, roles and responsibilities will vary based on the interest and capability of the participant as well as business needs. The duties include but are not limited to:
Financial Planning & Analysis
Conducts advanced analyses for middle and upper management and makes recommendations such as reporting changes, corporate strategy, pricing strategy, and forecasts
Participates in the development and coordination of the annual planning calendar, budget and forecasts
Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting including monthly financials, revenue reporting, and functional expense reporting
Corporate Operations
Corporate Project Management Office
- Manage critical business focused projects including creating dashboards and reports that communication progress, risk and achievements.
- Organize projects in terms of scopes of work, schedules, business plans and cost estimates.
- Create and publish dashboards and reports that communicate project progress, risk and achievements.
Change Management
- Develop & operationalize a change management playbook that is applied across highly complex transformation efforts
- Create template & standards associated with communications to thoroughly incorporate user input at key points of transformation of process
- Data Analytics: Develop critical analytics for Corporate Operations that provide leading indicators of risk & productivity for team.
- Knowledge Management System: In partnership with team members, create & maintain system that allows for effective storage, search & retrieval of knowledge on Corporate Operations projects/initiatives/strategies.
- Assist & provide guidance to functional leads on business case development for optimization efforts.
Internal Audit
- Work on multi-disciplinary internal audit and special project teams under the direction of audit managers and senior associates to build your skills, relationships and experiences
- Participate in audits; learn audit methodologies, concepts and assist with controls testing
- Hands-on participation in any program aspect when required
Investor Relations
- Write and shape investor communications such as press releases and executive scripts
- Manage earnings call process and coordinate deliverables with Finance, Legal, and Public Affairs
- Work closely with the Treasury group to support capital initiatives including meetings with fixed income investors and ratings agencies
Corporate Development
- Potential investment, drug licensing, partnerships, acquisition projects as well as coordination of technical diligence efforts for opportunities of interest
- Creation of business case presentations for senior leadership
- Direct and support corporate strategy projects focused on our strategic ambitions and priorities
Tax - CPA or Masters in Taxation Preferred
- Develop understanding of the company's business and transaction flows, and how it impacts and interacts with the IP and commercialization structures
- Work closely with cross-functional business partners, as well as external advisers, to develop and maintain an efficient and defensible tax structure that support Gilead's evolving business needs and initiatives, including supporting business development efforts
- Participate in planning and implementation of initiatives in response to U.S. tax reforms and evolving international tax landscape
Treasury - CFA preferred but not required
- Balance sheet, cash flow and risk-based capital monitoring, forecasting and analysis for the consolidated entity and its subsidiaries
- Provide assessment of issues, perspective on results, and recommendations (e.g., regarding trends that might impact target setting or how a proposed acquisition might impact regulatory capital)
- Management reporting regarding balance sheet, cash flow and capital.
Controllership
- Conduct advanced analyses or bench-marking financial and reporting processes to support decision making
- Prepare financial reports for internal and/or external reporting purposes
Product / Service:
- Understand how Gilead advances patient care through research and development
- Learn how Gilead provides physicians with resources to better care for their patients
- Gain exposure into how Gilead Commercial Operations reaches our patients
Personal Development:
- Gain an understanding of the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry.
- Work in a corporate finance, planning, and strategy environment.
- Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.
- Practice team-based work competencies.
- Develop effective communication skills with executives, business contacts, and external clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA graduate from a top tier program
- 4 - 5 years of prior experience - finance, accounting, banking, operations, healthcare and strategy experience a plus
- B.A or B.S degree in accounting . click apply for full job details