Senior Vice President, Global Legal Business Partners
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours 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 delivers innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases around the world. Our mission is to advance the care of patients globally and our values-integrity inclusion teamwork accountability and excellence-guide everything we do.
The SVP Global Legal BusinessPartnersreports to the General Counsel andis the senior-most leader responsible for setting and executing the legal strategyfor Gileads commercialdevelopment.medical affairs regulatory manufacturing publicaffairsand government affairs teams.This executive oversees a matrixed team ofover100 attorneys and compliance professional who sit with the businessacross all therapeutic areas geographies and functionstoidentifyand manage diverse legal and reputational risks in a complex highly regulated environment.
In this capacity the SVP Global Legal Business:
Isdirectly responsiblefor managing a global team of lawyers and compliance professionals dedicated to supporting the business on a variety of complex and high-risk issuesthroughout the product lifecycle includingdevelopment manufacturing commercialization pricing and product promotion.
Drives risk management governance and policy leadership at the enterprise level.
Leads talent development succession planning and culture-building for the global legal organization.
Partners with executive leadership to shape and execute enterprise strategy ensuring legal considerations are embedded in all critical business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Set the vision and strategy for the Global Legal Business Partnersfunction ensuring alignment with Gileads enterprise priorities and businessobjectives.
Oversee legal support for all major business units (CommercialDevelopmentMedical AffairsRegulatory Manufacturing Public Affairs Government Affairs Value & Access etc.) ensuring seamless integration of legal advice into business decision-making.
Lead cross-functional collaboration embedding legal and compliance considerations intoproductdevelopmentlaunches market access pricing and strategic initiatives globally.
Serve asasenior legal advisor for high-impact high-risk matters including regulatory approvals major transactions and litigation.
Advise onenterprise-level crisis management strategies and reputational risk mitigation in collaboration with executive leadership.
Stay ahead of evolving global regulatory landscapes including emerging markets AI regulation and digital health compliance frameworks toanticipaterisks and opportunities.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Drive operational rigor process simplification and continuous improvement across the global legal function.
Leverage advanced technologies including AI and data analytics tooptimizelegal operations enhance compliance monitoring and deliver predictive insights for risk management.
Ensure ethical governance and compliance in the use of AI and emerging technologies within legal and business processes.
Establish KPIs and leverage analytics to measure legalfunction effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
Oversee relationships with external counseloptimizingvalue cost efficiency and quality of legal services.
Stay ahead of legal regulatory and industry trends providing strategic thought leadership and embedding best practices.
Talent Leadership & Culture
Build and sustain a high-performing inclusive and diverse global legal team.
Ensure robust succession planning development plans and mentorship for all leaders and staff.
Foster a culture of collaboration ethical conduct and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of innovation within the legal function toanticipatefuture challenges andleverageemerging technologies.
Champion DEI and justice initiatives shaping the legal functions culture and impact.
Enterprise Impact & Governance
Partner with executive leadershipotherlegaland compliancedepartmentsand global business leaders to shape and execute enterprise strategy.
Lead the legal functions contribution to governance risk management and compliance frameworks.
Influence policy shape department practices and drive engagement strategies for legal and compliance reviews.
Provide legal insights and governance support to the Board of Directors and investor-facing functions ensuring transparency and compliance.
Serve as a visible leader and representative for Gilead in external forums industry associations and stakeholder engagements.
Leadership Competencies
Visionary leadership and strategic influence.
Inclusivepeople-firstapproach to talent and culture.
Operational rigor andresultsorientation.
Agility in navigating complexity and change.
Collaborative partnership across functions and geographies.
SkillsKnowledgeand Expectations:
Deepexpertisein global pharmaceutical law compliance and risk management with a strong understanding of regulations and the external legal landscape.
Proven ability to set and execute legal strategy that aligns with enterprise priorities and drives business outcomes.
Experience leading large matrixed and geographically dispersed teams across multiple functions and regions.
Strategic thinking and business judgment to connect legal initiatives with broader businessobjectivesandanticipatefuture risks and opportunities.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to partner across functions advise senior executives and represent Gilead externally.
Leadership skills to inspire develop and guide high-performing diverse teams fostering a culture of inclusion collaboration and continuous improvement.
Operational rigor and project management capabilities with a proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple complex initiatives under tight deadlines.
Proficiencyin change management andtransformationleadership supporting organizational agility and effective communication during transitions.
Analytical skills to assess legal compliance and business metrics using insights to inform strategy and measure success.
Commitment to ethical conduct talent development and succession planning at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage high-stakes projects and programs including majortransactions litigation and regulatory matters with sound judgment and composure.
Continuous improvement mindset seeking feedback and driving process simplification and innovation.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or equivalent advanced legaldegree;admitted to practice in relevantjurisdictions.
15 years of progressive legal experience in biotech pharmaceuticals or highly regulated industries with significant global and leadership responsibility.
Deepexpertisein pharmaceuticallaws andregulations compliance and business partnering.
Proven ability to lead large matrixed teams and drive enterprise-wide impact.
Exceptional business judgment strategic thinking and executive communication skills.
Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing diverse teams.
Location: Foster City CA (On-site)
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For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
Key Skills
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- Access
- Compensation
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- Legal & Compliance
- Legal Operations
About Company
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