About this role
Manager, FP&A - Virology Program Finance
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
As the Manager, FP&A - Virology Program Finance, you will be part of the FP&A team in Foster City, CA. In this role, you will provide study-level financial execution and operational support for the Virology TA. You will drive operational excellence across clinical studies and support critical portfolio funding decisions.
Responsibilities
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Serve as the primary Finance business partner for Clinical Study Teams (CSTs), CROs, Vendor Outsourcing (VO), and Controllership, providing study-level financial execution support, issue resolution, and ongoing operational guidance.
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Lead month-end close activities for assigned studies, including accruals, variance analysis, study-level reporting, and coordination with business partners to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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Own and maintain study forecast models, ensuring key assumptions, timelines, vendor inputs, and operational changes are reflected accurately in Latest Estimate, budget, and planning submissions.
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Manage required system inputs and reconciliations to support forecast, budget, close, and reporting processes, partnering with stakeholders to resolve data quality or process issues.
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Create clear and effective financial decks, analyses, and management reporting to communicate study performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
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Proactively identify opportunities to streamline operational activities, simplify handoffs, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance close, planning, analysis, and reporting processes.
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Support financial analysis and reporting for Development collaborations with external companies as needed.
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Monitor and ensure compliance wi