Decision-Making Training and Consulting at Gilead Sciences

Partnered with senior leadership across Gilead Sciences to scale enterprise decision-making capability through the Decisions@Gilead framework. Assisted in designing and implementing the 101, 201, and 301 learning programs delivered through live, virtual, and in-person formats to more than 4,000 employees across Regulatory, Safety, Quality, Medical Affairs, Development, Research, Vendor Outsourcing, and commercial leadership teams. Strengthened organizational effectiveness by improving how leaders and team members assess risk, align stakeholders, and execute high-stakes decisions.

Highlights of the engagement included:

  • Designed and operationalized a tiered enterprise learning strategy aligned to leadership level, function, and decision complexity

  • Delivered scalable programs for 4,000+ employees across global business units and leadership populations

  • Advised executive stakeholders on adoption strategy, governance alignment, and change management to embed Decisions@Gilead Sciences into the organization

  • Led targeted sessions for Executive Leadership Teams, General Managers, and senior functional leaders to improve strategic, portfolio, and governance decisions

  • Built advanced 301 programs for Virology, Inflammation, and Oncology teams, navigating complex investment and prioritization decisions

  • Standardized decision-making language and practices around DAI, risk continuum thinking, and private collection concepts

Additional responsibilities included:

  • Assisted in creating custom simulations, business cases, and role-based exercises tied to real organizational challenges

  • Facilitated team alignment workshops clarifying roles, decision rights, accountability, and operating norms

  • Coached leaders on stakeholder influence, message reframing, and post-decision execution discipline
    Identified opportunities to streamline decision processes, reduce friction, and improve cross-functional speed and consistency

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