Sr. Manager, IT Business Analysis – Medical Affairs

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 ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead business requirements gathering and needs analysis for global Medical Affairs functionsPartner with business stakeholders to develop and maintain technology roadmaps and demand plans aligned to strategic prioritiesDrive business case development, prioritization, and resource planning for new initiativesAnalyze current processes and systems, recommending improvements based on business needs and industry trendsAct as IT Product Owner/Manager for Medical Affairs technology solutionsManage vendor deliverables and ensure quality and accountabilityDevelop and maintain current and future state process flows, requirements, and use casesCollaborate with engineering teams to define functional and solution requirementsSupport RFP processes, vendor evaluations, contract readiness, and compliance assessments (Security, GxP)Facilitate global workshops, stakeholder meetings, and working sessionsDefine and oversee testing strategies, including UAT and issue resolutionSupport solution deployment, communications, training, and change managementConduct post-implementation reviews and value realization assessmentsManage enhancements, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure all solutions meet regulatory, quality, and compliance standardsCoordinate internal teams and external partners to deliver business outcomesProvide operational and sustainment leadership and issue resolution for systems within scopeMinimum Required Education and Years of Experience:High School Degree and Twelve Year's Experience ORAssociates Degree and Ten Years Experience ORBachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience ORMasters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience ORPh.D.Preferred Expereince:Degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferredStrong IT experience in enterprise environmentsExperience in business systems analysis, planning, budgeting, and resource coordinationMedical Affairs domain experienceCommercial domain experience (preferred)Experience in business process engineering, product management, and project deliveryExperience with integrations, cloud platforms, and digital transformation preferredKnowledge & Skills:Strong understanding of Medical Affairs domains (Medical Information, Publications, Field Medical, Grants, Studies, etc.)Proven ability to manage global stakeholders and build strong partnershipsExperience with platforms such as Veeva MedComms, iEnvision, Appian, AWS, and AzureKnowledge of GxP, validation, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirementsExperience with AI/ML technologies and pl