Jayne Bowden

Jayne Bowden PhD is an accomplished leader in the pharmaceutical industry with extensive experience in research and development strategy and business operations at Gilead Sciences since 2011, currently serving as VP, R&D Strategy & Business Operations. Throughout their career, Jayne has built and executed innovative strategies for R&D across various therapeutic areas, demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, and spearheaded initiatives to enhance organizational culture and efficiency. Prior roles include Senior Director positions at Gilead and Genentech, where Jayne managed large teams, developed clinical research strategies, and implemented change management efforts. Jayne's early career included significant research roles at Abbott Laboratories, Eli Lilly, and Hoffmann-La Roche, complemented by a solid academic background with a PhD from the University of Nottingham and a BSc from the University of Edinburgh.