Barry Rowland

Barry Rowland is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in project management, operational excellence, and process improvement across multiple esteemed organizations. At Gilead Sciences, Barry serves as Director of Project Management & Operational Excellence. Previously, Barry held the position of Head of Transition Strategy & Delivery at Viatris and Head of Operational Excellence at Novartis, where expertise in Oliver Wight Class A Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies was also demonstrated. During a tenure at Nektar Therapeutics, Barry advanced in roles focusing on process excellence and operations management. Earlier experience includes a progression from Mechanical Engineer to Information Systems Delivery Manager at Sinclair Knight Merz, showcasing a solid foundation in both engineering and management disciplines.