Senior Director, Development Functions Finance Foster City, CA

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 243100 - 314600

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads 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 were 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 companys mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City California Gilead has operations in North South and Central America Europe Africa Asia and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them regardless of where they live or their economic status.

This Sr. Finance Leader will oversee develop and coach a team of 5 - 8 financial professionals to drive high impact financial analysis forecasting reporting and month end close deliverables.

The successful candidate will provide guidance on strategic operational and financial issues to the supported areas including driving financial efficiency operational effectiveness and strategic workforce solutions.

Success in this role will require the ability to cultivate strong trust and influence with Sr. Leadership across the Development Functions areas. This person will be viewed as the business partner that provides strategic direction and is seen as the go to person for business financial analysis insight and counsel.

Key competencies:

Excellent interpersonal skills: An inquisitive mind and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions are .

Collaboration & Credibility: Builds trust and credibility across functions; viewed as a go-to resource for financial insight and strategic counsel.

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Demonstrates foresight problem-solving skills analytical rigor and a deep understanding of business drivers.

Influence & Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.

Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to attract develop and retain top finance talent; fosters a high-performance culture.

Results Orientation: Thrives in a dynamic environment; consistently delivers high-quality outcomes and drives accountability.

Change Leadership: Proactive and innovative; challenges the status quo and leads transformation initiatives with confidence and clarity.

Capabilities and Requirements:

14 years of relevant experience with a BA/BS OR 12 years of relevant experience with an MS/MA or MBA required and having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility.

Prior experience in biotech/pharma and R&D organization is strongly preferred.

In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is .

In depth knowledge of Planning and ERP systems is with proficiency in Microsoft tools.

Experience in high-growth multi-national organization a plus.

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.

The salary range for this position is: $243100.00 - $314600.00. 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*.

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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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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.

Required Experience:

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