Exec Director, PDM Due Diligence Leader

* Be the accountable representative from PDM in due diligence assessments for potential acquisitions, mergers and strategic partnerships.
* Partner closely with Corporate Development to define diligence scope, priorities, timelines, and decision criteria.
* Identify the functional competencies required for each diligence and work closely with Product and Project Management to assemble high-performing diligence teams with the appropriate SMEs across technical development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain.
* Evaluate development, manufacturing, and supply capabilities for biologics (eg, Mabs, ADCs, and advanced therapeutics) and small molecules, including internal and external (CDMO) operating models.
* Lead the review and synthesis of large, complex data room materials, identifying key strengths, gaps, dependencies, and execution risks.
* Translate technical and operational findings into clear business implications, including cost, timelines, scalability, probability of success, and value proposition.
* Identify and articulate technical, regulatory, quality, and supply risks, along with practical and value-preserving mitigation strategies.
* Prepare and deliver concise, decision-ready diligence summaries for the various governance forums.
* Maintain awareness of the external biopharma landscape, emerging companies, and cutting-edge development and manufacturing technologies.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior PDM and Corporate Development leadership throughout the deal lifecycle.
* Advanced degree (PhD, Pharm

D, MD, or MS) in a scientific or engineering discipline.
* 15+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing.
* Strong expertise in biologics, including advanced therapeutics, and/or small molecule development and manufacturing.
* Experience with due diligence, corporate development, or portfolio strategy.
* Broad knowledge of the biopharma landscape, including small, mid-size, and large companies.
* Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technical assessments to strategic and financial outcomes.
* Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders across Gilead
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