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.
Job Description
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia. We are committed to transforming the promise of science and technology into therapies that can make a meaningful different in patients’ lives. We are focused on advancing treatments for – and potentially curing – some of the world’s most difficult and complex illnesses and bringing these scientific innovations to people in need. A focus on areas of high unmet needs, including: HIV, HBV, HCV, Oncology, and Inflammatory diseases.
We are seeking a Senior Director, HR Business Partner - Global Supply Chain, PDM Product Leads and PDM Strategy & Operations Organizations to partner with the Global Supply Chain, PDM Product Leads and PDM Strategy & Operations organizations. Reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Human Resources for Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM), the Senior Director will be accountable for being Gilead’s lead HRBP for those organizations and will partner closely with the VPs of those orgs. S/he will partner with the cross-functional leadership team in setting the long-term people strategy, planning, and execution within the function. The Supply Chain Organization combined with the Product & Portfolio Strategy is ~300 employees and contractors. Both of these groups are being created in Gilead and will require significant organization design, talent identification/evaluation and change management capabilities. Beyond the functional responsibilities, the SD, HR will be a key member of the Global PDM HR Leadership Team.
Role Responsibilities:
Acts as strategic partner and consultant to senior management, helping to shape and execute on client area integrated people and culture strategy
Employs strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic priorities to identify functional people needs, assesses resourcing and organizational implications, and considers cross functional interdependencies
Partners closely with business leaders to cultivate talent and strategies for building bench strength for business-critical roles and future based organizational capabilities
Facilitates flawless execution, project & change management of annual people processes and programs, including delivery of HR Services involving talent acquisition, performance management, talent reviews, and compensation planning
Is a champion of Inclusion & Diversity, with a passion for building a diverse and inclusive work culture and employee experience
In partnership with Employee Relations and Employment Law functions, advises leaders and managers on employee matters, making or recommending appropriate pathways and/or decisions, which may be significantly complex
Stays current on internal and external trends and peer/comparison group data to consult and share insights with business leaders in order to enable critical decisions and/or recommend leading-edge solutions related to talent engagement, attraction and retention
Has a keen understanding of future state organizational needs and supports necessary transition from legacy to future process, practices and mindset
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Proactive approach and professional judgment to self-initiate work with minimal need for specific direction
Strong analytical capabilities, effective at diagnosing organizational issues and demonstrated skill in use and application of data in storytelling and solutioning
Ability to balance strategic elevation with detail orientation and develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems
Accustomed to working in a fast-changing and dynamic environment where accountability, change agility, urgency and responsiveness are valued
Experience with organization design, change management
Experience operating in a matrix environment, and history of building strong trust partnerships across HR Centers of Excellence, functional partners and at all levels of leadership
Excellent consulting, influencing, change management and interpersonal communication skills
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Fourteen Years’ Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
OR
PhD and Twelve Years’ Experience
Travel:
Minimal (up to 15%) domestic travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 14 years of relevant experience in HR and a BA or BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business.
A Master’s degree can be substituted for 12 years of relevant experience.
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 - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.
•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 14 years' experience OR Master's degree and 12 years' experience OR PhD and 12 years' experience
- Experience with organization design and change management
- Experience operating in a matrix environment and building cross-functional HR partnerships
- Strong analytical capabilities and use of data for storytelling and solutioning
- Excellent consulting, influencing, interpersonal communication and change management skills
- Ability to advise leaders on complex employee relations matters in partnership with Employee Relations and Employment Law
- Proactive, self-initiating professional judgment and ability to work with minimal direction
- Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and building an inclusive employee experience
- Experience managing talent reviews, performance management, and compensation planning
- Preferred: 14 years relevant HR experience with a BA/BS (or Master's substitution as listed)
Gilead Sciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gilead Sciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Gilead Sciences.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair relative to roles, frequently cited as a standout strength. Feedback suggests compensation compares well within biotech and is a notable reason employees feel valued.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock awards and an employee stock purchase program are consistently described as meaningful parts of total compensation. Equity components are seen as accessible and enhance long‑term wealth building.
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Retirement Support — A strong company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is often singled out as a differentiator. This support is perceived to significantly boost long‑term financial security.
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