Sr. Manager, IT Business Analysis - Medical Affairs

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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 We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst - Medical Affairs to enable Gilead's business strategies and operations by leading the evaluation, analysis, and planning of technology, processes, and related business needs. This role supports more efficient operations and accelerates the achievement of strategic business objectives. The Sr. IT Business Analyst is a core job family within Gilead's broader Information Technology (IT) organization. The Senior IT Business Analyst partners closely with business leaders and IT stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of both business and technology domains. They play a critical role in use case analysis, functional design, process mapping, testing, and validation of enterprise solutions. In addition, they lead the coordination of IT resources to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business priorities. This role requires staying current with evolving business dynamics and emerging technologies to proactively recommend innovative solutions and future opportunities. This role serves as the Medical Affairs IT Lead Business Analyst, acting as a strategic partner to global Medical Affairs organizations. You will drive both execution and strategic alignment between business priorities and technology investments. You will partner with business stakeholders to define and maintain both short-term and long-term technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and enterprise strategy. You will also lead demand management, driving structured intake, evaluation, prioritization, and governance of initiatives across the Medical Affairs portfolio. You will lead and contribute to the evaluation and feasibility of new and existing technology products, systems, and applications. As a trusted partner, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment between business strategy and IT delivery. You will oversee the full lifecycle of business analysis and delivery, including planning, requirements, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-implementation optimization. You will also model and promote a high-performance culture focused on data-driven decision-making, value realization, quality, governance, and compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead business requirements gathering and needs analysis for global Medical Affairs functions Partner with business stakeholders to develop and maintain technology roadmaps and demand plans aligned to strategic priorities Drive business case development, prioritization, and resource planning for new initiatives Analyze current processes and systems, recommending improvements based on business needs and industry trends Act as IT Product Owner/Manager for Medical Affairs technology solutions Manage vendor deliverables and ensure quality and accountability Develop and maintain current and future state process flows, requirements, and use cases Collaborate with engineering teams to define functional and solution requirements Support RFP processes, vendor evaluations, contract readiness, and compliance assessments (Security, GxP) Facilitate global workshops, stakeholder meetings, and working sessions Define and oversee testing strategies, including UAT and issue resolution Support solution deployment, communications, training, and change management Conduct post-implementation reviews and value realization assessments Manage enhancements, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure all solutions meet regulatory, quality, and compliance standards Coordinate internal teams and external partners to deliver business outcomes Provide operational and sustainment leadership and issue resolution for systems within scope Minimum Required Education and Years of Ex

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