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To discover and develop innovative therapies by creating a healthier world for all people through breakthrough medicines

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To discover and develop innovative therapies by creating a healthier world for all people through breakthrough medicines

Strengths

  • PORTFOLIO: Strong HIV franchise with 76% market share in US
  • INNOVATION: Robust pipeline with 54 clinical stage programs
  • FINANCIAL: $7.8B cash reserves enabling strategic investments
  • COMMERCIAL: Established global distribution in over 35 countries
  • EXPERTISE: Industry-leading virology and oncology R&D capabilities

Weaknesses

  • DIVERSIFICATION: Over-reliance on HIV franchise (61% revenue)
  • PIPELINE: Limited late-stage candidates in high-growth areas
  • COMPETITION: Increasing biosimilar threats to key products
  • PRICING: Vulnerable to drug pricing policy changes and pressure
  • EXECUTION: Product launch delays in cell therapy programs

Opportunities

  • EXPANSION: Growing oncology market projected at $430B by 2030
  • INNOVATION: Breakthrough cell therapy applications beyond cancer
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Strategic biotech acquisitions to enhance pipeline
  • GEOGRAPHIC: Emerging markets with 12%+ annual growth potential
  • DIGITAL: AI-powered drug discovery to accelerate development

Threats

  • REGULATION: Global pricing pressures and policy reforms
  • COMPETITION: Increasing generic/biosimilar erosion of revenue
  • PATENTS: Key HIV products facing patent cliffs in 2025-2027
  • MARKET: Rapid technological disruption in therapeutic areas
  • GEOPOLITICAL: Supply chain vulnerabilities and global tensions

Key Priorities

  • PIPELINE: Accelerate diversification beyond HIV franchise
  • INNOVATION: Expand cell therapy leadership in oncology
  • DIGITAL: Implement AI/ML across drug discovery process
  • COMMERCIAL: Strategic partnerships to enter high-growth markets
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To discover and develop innovative therapies by creating a healthier world for all people through breakthrough medicines

DIVERSIFY GROWTH

Reduce HIV revenue dependency while accelerating pipeline

  • ONCOLOGY: Increase cell therapy revenue by 20% YoY with expansion to 5 new markets by Q4
  • PIPELINE: Advance 3 non-HIV assets to pivotal trials with positive data readouts in Q3
  • ACQUISITION: Complete strategic review and execute on 1-2 bolt-on acquisitions in emerging therapeutic areas
  • GEOGRAPHIC: Achieve 15%+ revenue growth in Asia-Pacific markets with tailored access programs
CELL THERAPY LEADER

Establish market dominance in next-gen cell therapies

  • EXPANSION: Submit regulatory filings for 2 new cell therapy indications across major markets
  • MANUFACTURING: Reduce COGS by 25% through next-generation manufacturing process implementation
  • INNOVATION: Complete 2 key strategic partnerships to enhance cell therapy platform technology
  • COMMERCIAL: Increase treating centers by 40% globally with comprehensive support programs
AI TRANSFORMATION

Accelerate drug discovery through AI/ML implementation

  • PLATFORM: Launch unified AI platform connecting all R&D data sources with 90% data integration
  • DISCOVERY: Identify 5 new drug candidates using AI with 30% faster timeline than traditional methods
  • TALENT: Hire 25 AI specialists and upskill 200 existing employees through AI training program
  • CLINICAL: Implement ML algorithms in 50% of ongoing clinical trials to optimize patient selection
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Build partnerships to access high-growth opportunities

  • ACADEMIC: Establish 3 academic research collaborations in emerging therapeutic modalities
  • TECHNOLOGY: Finalize 2 strategic partnerships with leading tech companies for digital biomarkers
  • BIOTECH: Complete 3-5 early-stage licensing deals to strengthen pipeline in targeted areas
  • COMMERCIAL: Form 2 co-promotion partnerships to maximize commercial reach in specialty markets
METRICS
  • Annual revenue growth: 8% YoY
  • Pipeline diversity: >50% of late-stage assets outside HIV
  • AI-discovered molecules in development: 5+
VALUES
  • Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence
  • Accountability
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Align the learnings

Gilead Sciences Product Retrospective

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To discover and develop innovative therapies by creating a healthier world for all people through breakthrough medicines

What Went Well

  • REVENUE: HIV franchise exceeded expectations with 8% YoY growth to $17.4B
  • PIPELINE: Successfully advanced 8 molecules to late-stage clinical trials
  • ACQUISITION: Integration of CymaBay delivering early positive synergies
  • EFFICIENCY: Cost optimization initiatives delivered $320M in annual savings
  • LAUNCH: Successful launch of Sunlenca with better than projected uptake

Not So Well

  • ONCOLOGY: Cell therapy sales growth of 3% below 15% target projection
  • MARGINS: Gross margin declined 180 basis points due to product mix shift
  • GEOGRAPHIC: China revenue declined 12% due to volume-based procurement
  • CLINICAL: Two phase 3 trial readouts missed primary endpoints in liver
  • COMPETITION: HIV market share erosion in EU markets greater than expected

Learnings

  • INNOVATION: Early-stage partnerships critical to maintaining pipeline flow
  • COMMERCIAL: Specialized sales teams outperform integrated approach by 24%
  • DIGITAL: Digital engagement with HCPs driving 2.3x better script growth
  • REGULATORY: Proactive FDA engagement reduced approval timelines by 20%
  • PORTFOLIO: Diversification beyond antivirals showing promising early ROI

Action Items

  • ACCELERATION: Increase R&D investment in oncology by $200M over 3 years
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Pursue 3-5 strategic collaborations in emerging therapeutics
  • DIGITAL: Implement enterprise-wide AI platform for clinical development
  • COMMERCIAL: Restructure EU commercial teams to address market share loss
  • MANUFACTURING: Consolidate manufacturing network to improve margins by 2%
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To discover and develop innovative therapies by creating a healthier world for all people through breakthrough medicines

Strengths

  • DATA: Extensive proprietary clinical trial datasets for AI training
  • INVESTMENT: $300M committed to digital transformation initiatives
  • TALENT: Growing team of 50+ data scientists and AI specialists
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Key AI collaborations with tech and academic leaders
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Modern cloud architecture supporting AI deployment

Weaknesses

  • INTEGRATION: Siloed data systems limiting AI implementation
  • STRATEGY: Lack of cohesive, company-wide AI adoption roadmap
  • CULTURE: Traditional R&D mindset resistant to AI-driven approaches
  • SKILLS: Limited AI expertise among senior leadership team
  • VALIDATION: Insufficient real-world validation of AI applications

Opportunities

  • DISCOVERY: AI to reduce drug discovery timelines by up to 30%
  • CLINICAL: ML algorithms to improve patient selection for trials
  • PERSONALIZATION: AI-driven precision medicine opportunities
  • OPERATIONS: Automated manufacturing processes using AI
  • PREDICTIVE: AI models for forecasting treatment outcomes

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Big tech and startups disrupting traditional pharma
  • REGULATION: Evolving FDA guidelines for AI in drug development
  • INVESTMENT: Competitors outspending on AI infrastructure
  • TALENT: Fierce competition for limited AI expertise in healthcare
  • ETHICS: Data privacy concerns limiting AI applications

Key Priorities

  • PLATFORM: Build unified AI platform for end-to-end drug discovery
  • TALENT: Strategic AI talent acquisition and upskilling program
  • PARTNERSHIP: Expand AI ecosystem with tech and biotech leaders
  • APPLICATIONS: Prioritize AI use cases with highest ROI potential