Executive Director, Head of Global Policies and Training

Job Description
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Role Overview
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

The Executive Director, Head of Global Policies and Training, is a strategic leader responsible for driving the global vision, strategy, and operational excellence of Gilead’s ethics and healthcare compliance policies and training program. This role has leadership responsibility for a critical function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements and best-in-class standards.

The role reports to the Vice President, Global Compliance Operations. As a Global role, the successful candidate will partner with senior leaders across the organization, influence our compliance culture, and deliver measurable impact on organizational risk and employee engagement.

Location: Foster City, CA

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Drive the strategic direction and long-term vision for global ethics and compliance policies and training, ensuring alignment with company and functional strategy.

Executive Consultation: Advise and consult with the Vice President, Global Compliance Operations, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, as well as other senior executive leadership on strategic issues with company-wide impact.

Decision Making: Serve as the principal decision-maker for global policies and training, with authority to approve, implement, and retire policies and programs.

Policy Development: Develop, review, and update global policies to ensure they are current, comprehensive, and aligned with relevant requirements and Gilead’s values.

Framework Integration: Oversee integration of policies and training strategy into enterprise-wide compliance frameworks and Learning & Development strategy.

Innovation & AI: Leverage AI to deliver innovative trainings, assess the effectiveness of policies and training, and assist in creation of effective policies.

Program Design: Design and drive implementation of comprehensive training programs, including interactive e-learning modules, workshops, and seminars.

Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for policy and training effectiveness. Regularly report outcomes and insights to leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with the Office of Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and business units to identify needs and drive awareness.

Thought Leadership: Stay current on ethics developments, industry trends, adult-learning principles, and innovative use of technology and analytics.

Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and inspire a diverse global team. Set clear objectives, manage performance, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Financial Oversight: Oversee budget, resource allocation, and financial planning for the Policies and Training function.

Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to support adoption of new policies, training programs, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

Minimum Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 16+ years of experience; OR an MS/MA/MBA/Ph.D./JD with 14+ years of experience.

Credentials: Fully qualified legal credentials in one or more geographies of operations is preferred but not required.

Industry Experience: Extensive professional experience in-house in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Management: Demonstrated success leading global teams and initiatives.

Languages: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in one or more other languages of the countries in which the company operates is a plus.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Relationship Building: Ability to build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor to relevant stakeholders.

Problem Solving: Approaches challenges with a mindset for developing solutions to problems of unusual complexity requiring ingenuity and innovation.

Data Driven: Experience leveraging data and analytics to inform policy decisions and identify risk trends.

Global Acumen: Deep understanding of global regulatory environments, cultural nuances, and international business practices.

Business Alignment: Ability to provide tailored advice by applying a deep understanding of the biopharma industry and Gilead’s business objectives.

People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent: Understanding the skills, experience, and aspirations of employees; coaching them on current performance and future potential.

Empower Teams: Connecting the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and objectives, while providing the support needed to remove barriers.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $261,375.00 – $338,250.00

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for:

Discretionary annual bonus.

Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.

Paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance).

For additional benefits information, visit: Gilead Careers – Compensation & Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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