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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
Inclusion & Diversity Advisor: External Engagement, Director
Building an inclusive and diverse workforce is critical to enabling Gilead’s mission – and, ultimately, will help us create a better, healthier world for all. We are highly committed to creating an inclusive culture, one that enables all people to do their best work and that is reflective of the diversity of the patients we serve. At the same time, we recognize that we need to do more to accelerate our progress – for our people, for our business and for the world.
The Director, Inclusion & Diversity External Engagement, plays a key role in ensuring that we realize this ambition. This role will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and managing strategic relationships with external organizations, aligned with our I&D strategy and intended impact. This role will leverage data and insights to inform and enhance strategies and foster a culture of inclusion through innovative talent and sourcing approaches. The Director, External Engagement requires relationship management skills, strategic thinking, the ability to negotiate and manage collaborations that benefit the organization.
As a thought leader, change agent and trusted partner, this role will collaborate across the stakeholder groups on inclusive practices and ensuring our strategies are aligned to our HR and corporate strategy. The Director, External Engagement is a key leader in driving strategic initiatives that leverage partnerships to enhance business growth and talent engagement in service of our Inclusion and Diversity strategy.
This role reports to the Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) and is based in Foster City, California.
Key Responsibilities:
External Engagement Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the company's external I&D engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with our broader I&D goals.
Sponsorships and Partnerships: Set and implement a strategy for sponsorships and partnerships with external organizations to advance the company’s I&D initiatives.
Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management: Lead efforts to negotiate contracts with external vendors, service providers, and partners to secure optimal pricing and terms for the company.
Data-Driven Strategy Evolution: Accountable for tracking I&D metrics and using insights to adapt and evolve the external engagement strategy for maximum impact.
Sourcing Strategy and Partnerships: Lead the I&D sourcing strategy and manage partnerships with external organizations such as ALPFA, NSN, and NBMBAA to expand talent pipelines. Effectively measure ROI and use insights to inform talent strategy.
Talent Insights: Collaborate with the insights team to identify talent trends and develop strategies to address gaps and opportunities in the company’s workforce.
Expertise:
Leadership: 12 years of relevant work experience, working with cross-functional teams, external partners, and senior leadership to drive talent strategies and I&D outcomes.
Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical or biotech industry required.
Proven ability to influence, lead external partnerships, and manage complex projects.
Knowledge of inclusive talent practices and a passion for fostering an equitable workplace culture.
Analytical Expertise: Utilization of data-driven approaches to develop insights, identify opportunities, and inform decision making.
Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated experience in engaging with and communicating to a wide range of stakeholders on I&D topics, including senior executives.
Exceptionally skilled in negotiating contracts and managing external vendor relationships.
Leadership Capabilities:
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence across a matrixed, global organization, adapting quickly to change and operating in ambiguous environment.
Ability to develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive external engagement strategy.
Ability leverage data and insights to anticipate future trends and design long-term strategies to meet emerging I&D needs.
Strong experience in fostering relationships, seeking diverse perspectives, experiences, and insight. Creates an environment of trust and openness.
Leverages the power of diversity within teams and creates an environment where new ideas and challenges are welcome.
Has a patient-centric approach and embeds this mindset into practice.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactively seeks and acts on feedback and provides constructive feedback to others.
As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.
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