• Job Description

  Req#: R0039137

  For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

  Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.

  At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.

  
  Job Description

  Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases

  This position located at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA.

  Internal Candidates: This position may be hired at a different level to create on-the-job development and growth opportunities for talent within the HR function.

  Chief of Staff to EVP HR

  Reporting to and working side-by-side with Gilead’s EVP and Head of Human Resources, the Chief of Staff will be a critical partner in ensuring that overall work within the HR leadership team flows smoothly by driving operational efficiency and effectiveness, strategic alignment, and integration of activities. The Chief of Staff will bring a highly organized approach, facilitate coordination among and across the team to ensure focus on the right things and delivery on commitments.

  This highly visible role will draw upon expertise in business for HR, project management, financial responsibility , planning, and operational coordination to help support the implementation and execution of HR priorities. This role will support EVP HR in preparation of materials and coordinate cross functional projects and information across the HR leadership team and assist in development of key programming. The chief of staff will also lead internal initiatives that help the organization operate better, ensure employee engagement across the organization from an HR perspective

  Key Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with the EVP of HR and HRLT leadership team on both key projects as well as tactical execution of the HR agenda

  • Drive integration and good governance practices across the HR Leadership Team, working closely with the EVP HR to plan and facilitate agendas for functional prioritization, integration, planning and resourcing

  • Facilitate HR’s annual strategic planning process and integrate appropriately with corporate and cross-functional planning in partnership with VP of HR planning & operations

  • Maintain HR’s annual programs calendar as well as an integrated, detailed view of key dates for new initiatives

  • Partner closely with Finance to manage the overall HR budget and tracking

  • Utilize analytic and market research skills to identify internal and external trends that may impact or influence HR strategy.

  • Prepare HR presentations for internal and external audiences on behalf of the EVP HR

  • Partner with Public Affairs, HR Communications and other stakeholders to guide & coordinate communication on behalf of EVP HR

  • Unanticipated activities and tasks may arise to support the overall HR function and/or support cross-functional alignment

  Education and Experience Requirements

  
  The ideal candidate for this role must be versatile, multi-functional and have the ability to work on a wide range of projects, varying in size and complexity. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills with experience developing and managing milestone schedules/timelines preferred. This role provides privileged access to confidential and highly sensitive information, requiring a candidate who acts with the utmost integrity and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. In addition, the candidate must possess :
  

  • 16+ years Bachelor’s degree required or 14+ years and a Masters/MBA (preferred)

  • 12+ years experience working in related business function (HR, finance, project management, consulting) with direct HR experience desirable.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry preferred.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • Strong analytical, organizational, planning, communications s kills

  • Strong project management skills required

  • Ability to work independently and at time with limited direction

  • Able to work with highly confidential topics

  • Ability to be independent in making decisions on behalf of EVP HR/ HRLT

  • Able to consider tradeoffs and risks to ensure projects move forward

  • Must employ sound judgment in escalating and clear communication to keep stakeholders appropriately informed

  • Collaborative and integrated thinking with a global mindset. Global experience desirable .

  
  

  The salary range for this position is: $230,860.00 - $298,760.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

  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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• About the company

  Gilead Sciences, Inc., is an American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

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