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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, External Research Program (ERP) - **Company:** Gilead Sciences Inc. - **Location:** Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,935.0 - $199,210.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Data Generation - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6402A73E4FAC4BF2B921322A2B8A83FE/job/ ## About the Role Master's and 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management OR Bachelor's with 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management OR Associate and 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management, High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management, * Good understanding/experience in clinical and/or pre-clinical research, or experience in Clinical Research/Development, Medical Affairs * Established communication, project management, problem solving, and organizational skills, including management of multiple priorities and resources while maintaining attention to detail * Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful - able to cultivate path forward in ambiguous circumstances and know when to ask for support or escalation * PMP or equivalent project management qualification an advantage * Experience of working in an international environment and distributed workforce an advantage * Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; ability to appropriately interact within Global Medical Affairs and across diverse departments, senior management, and external customers/vendors * Comfortable synthesizing information to support leadership presentations and memos * Knowledge and skill with Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other reporting and tracking tools· ## Description Kite's External Research Program (ERP) advances our enterprise portfolio through external innovation and data generation. This role will manage operations and track progress for investigator-sponsored and collaborative studies across our evolving portfolio., * Manage day-to-day administration and operations for ISRs and clinical collaborative studies from concept approval to study closure: * Plan the external project timeline and regularly monitor adherence, metrics, and progress throughout the study lifecycle * Partner with global, regional, and local Medical Affairs teams, Translational Medicine, Safety to review protocols and research plans * Work with Kite & Gilead partners to carry out budget analyses, regulatory submission support and contract negotiations * Support clinical demand accuracy, clinical logistics preparation and Tech Ops readiness efforts by tracking institutional start up activities and ensuring timely progress * Work with institutional contacts to reliably maintain study data in iEnvision platform to ensure single source of truth * Monitor study milestones (e.g., deliverables, enrollment status, publications) and process monthly invoicing to support financial forecast accuracy * Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders * Proactively identify gaps in SOP and prepare updates to ERP playbook to address gaps or reflect process improvements and changes * Contribute to monthly leadership reports to illustrate the evolving ERP portfolio * Communicate frequently with external institutions to assure compliance with research activities and provides direction for those institutions regarding research, contractual, and milestone compliance, recruitment, and reporting ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [4 reasons to start or update your GitHub profile](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/45-4-reasons-to-start-or-update-your-github-profile)