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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
We are seeking an experienced business and human resources leader to join our team. This role will serve as Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner for our Intercontinental (ICR) and Gilead Patient Solutions (GPS) Commercial organizations. This individual will act as a strategic partner for senior business leaders and will have a business-focused approach to help translate objectives to workforce strategies. The role will support the SVP, ICR Region and GPS, and serve as a key member of the Gilead Commercial HR team on planning and delivering HR programs and services. Intercontinental is a diverse region including Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Latin America, Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Gilead Patient Solutions (GPS). It’s ~$1.5B in revenue and ~450 employees.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a global research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Foster City, California. 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 role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources for Gilead Commercial and is based in Foster City, CA.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Development. Partner with clients in planning and implementation of workforce strategies and thoughtful changes in organizational structure or processes to support growth. Drive organizational effectiveness and thoughtful change management.
Strategic Advisor. Serve as integrated part of the business, working with and advising leaders to accomplish broader strategic objectives. Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand how they can better develop and support Gilead’s operating model within the context of the Research organization and how they might consider realigning organization structures, resource plans, and processes to better align to product team deliverables across pipeline and marketed assets.
Talent Acquisition, Assessment and Development. Serve as a strategic business partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Global Mobility to support efforts to attract, develop and retain the best talent. Analyze talent data to recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, engagement, and employee experience. Drive comprehensive talent management, critical capability build, development planning, and key succession planning.
Team Effectiveness. Support the build of high-performing teams through chartering and effectiveness activities. Partner on feedback loops to identify pain points and areas for improvement in ways of working. Assist with clarifying roles and responsibilities as needed.
Talent Development & Inclusion. Drive leadership and manager capability development. Encourage utilization of resources to improve talent and career development. Partner in building and embedding Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) strategies.
HR Programs & Services. Partner to ensure seamless delivery of enterprise HR programs to client group. Identify the need for HR programs or strategies to support business goals. Develop and conduct presentations on HR subjects as needed.
Basic Qualifications
MS/MA and 12+ years of experience in Human Resources OR
BS/BA and 14+ years of experience in Human Resources OR
High School diploma and 18+ years of experience in Human Resources
Preferred Qualifications
BS or BA degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business. Master’s degree preferred
8+ years of HR business partner experience with in-depth knowledge of HR practices, preferably with some experience in more than one HR function
Strong track record of serving as a strategic HR partner for senior executives, HR leaders, and employees at all levels, preferably in life sciences, healthcare or pharma/biotech
Strong track record of developing solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business objectives into talent priorities
Strong leadership competencies, demonstrating accountability for coaching, developing, progressing and retaining employees while ensuring an inclusive work environment
Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action
Excellent active listening skills that encourage employee trust
Professional and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong conflict management and resolution skills
Proficient knowledge of employment laws, principles, policies, and procedures
Role model for Gilead core values and People Leader Accountabilities (PLA)
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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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