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
About Gilead
Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. They deliver life-saving therapies to patients in have led them to acure for theHepatitis C virus (HCV) and helped to transform the treatment and prevention of HIV. Now Gilead is working toward changing the standard of care for certain cancers andremainsfocused on developing therapies for various inflammatory diseases.
By following a deliberate strategy the company has taken meaningful strides in their transformative journey to become a business based on diverse and sustainable growth.Accordingly they purposefully built their oncology pipeline with a focus on depth and breadth to address the greatest gaps in care. Gilead has bold ambitions. By 2030 they plan to deliver 20 transformativeindicationapprovals for therapies that aim to reset the standard of care in solid and blood cancers and to positivelyimpactthe lives of more than500000 peopleliving with cancer.
As the global cell therapy leader Gilead is transforming the standard of care with the firstsignificant changein the treatment of certain blood cancers innearly 30years. They continue to extendtheirleadership in virology by advancingtheirHIV portfolio with the goal of ending the HIV expertiseis also playing a role in developing treatments for COVID-19 and other emerging viruses. Theyremainfocused on advancing person-centered science and actionable education programs that make a difference for people and communities affected by viral diseases. Gilead is also discoveringidentifying and evaluating potential treatments for inflammatory diseases that impact millions of people around the globe.
To succeed in creating a healthier world for everyoneGileadprioritizesnot only the patients but the people who do the to evolvingtheirculture advancing Inclusion and Diversityand increasing employee engagement to helpthemrealizetheirambition of becoming a biotech employer of impossible gives us room to explore. And theinnovationthey aredriving through bold and transformative sciencehas the potential to produce life-changing medicines for generationsto come.
Gilead is creatinga healthier world for all people. For more than 35 yearsthe organization hastackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID-19and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the continueto fight against the worlds biggest health challenges andthismission requires collaborationdeterminationand a relentless drive to make a difference.
About the Position
The Vice President Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for leading the human resources for the Global Commercial & Corporate Affairs function. This person will report to the Executive Vice President Human Resources andpartner closely withtheExecutive Vice PresidentGlobal Commercial & Corporate Affairsasa member ofboththe Gilead Human Resources Leadership Team and the Commercial & Corporate Affairs Leadership Team.
As the lead human resources business partner for the Commercial & Corporate Affairs this role will provide proactive HR leadership and consultation to the EVP and business groups supporting leaders and employees of the organizationandwill lead the HR function supporting 4000 employees worldwide. With a high level of autonomy the VP HRBP will be a strategic visionary leader who is a proactive thinker and brings pragmatic solutions. The successful candidate will be a broadly qualified highly talented and strategic leader with significant broad-based HR experience at well-respected institutions. The Vice President Human Resources will have the intellect and credibility to ensure strong connectivity with the leaders across Commercial & Corporate Affairs as well as Gilead.
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in the organization and bring proactive solutions to the leadership teamregardingtheir human capital needs.This leader musthave an understanding ofkey human resource functions and processes with a focus on growth organizational culture as well as business objectives and strategies.Credibility business partnering innovative perspective ability to execute and a collaborative approach are keys to success.
The role willbe located inGileads headquarters in Foster City California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic human resourcesexpertiseto the Executive Vice President Human Resources and Executive Vice President Global Commercial & CorporateAffairsand their respective senior leadership teams to maximize organizational performance.
Play an integral part of the Commercial & Corporate Affairs leadership team bringing credibility and business knowledge to be consulted and actively contribute to overall business decisions.
Lead a team of senior Human Resources Business Partners in all global regions by articulatinga clear visionand supporting the overall organizational and HR model.
Serve as a partnertobusiness leaders. Ensure progressive human resource programs that have practical measurable impact and most importantly provide business value. Advance the function by creatinga strong senseof urgency for delivering results.
Serve as a transformational change agent by leading andsponsoring approaches that encourage effectiveness and flexibility across the organization. Lead change management and cultural integration effortsto continually transform the culturetoone that is action- and patient-focused.
Act as a trusted advisor coach and consultant for senior leaders to improve their performance through leadership capabilities strategic thinking change management skills and effective employee relations management.
Ensures organizational success in complex business situations such as amergersacquisitions workforce buildouts and reorganizations.
Influences leaders to make changes in organizational structure or processes to support growth within the organization.
Responsible for identifying the need for HR programs or strategies to support business objectives as well as strategic direction.
Serves as an integrated part of the business working with andadvising the managers of respective client groups toalign with andassistinaccomplishingbroader businessobjectives.
Partners with the Gilead HR COEs to deliver services to the business in the areas of organizational development performance management total rewards employee relations training and development and talent acquisition.
Participates and leads global HR initiatives including taking the lead on HR projects within the client group.
Desired Outcomes
Partner with EVP HR and EVP Commercial & Corporate Affairs as a strategic thought leader helping to assess and implement effectivepeopleinitiatives that enable Gileads business strategy.
Develop and mentor a strong HR team that drives greater functional accountability and implements a higher level ofpartnership andHR delivery across the businessareas.
Foster an innovativeagileand performance-based culture. Align HR practices around a common set of processes to drive a continuousimprovementmentality.
Serve as a vital and integral part of Gileads HR function and leadershipand enableGlobal HR strategic priorities.
Build a strong trusted HR team that is focused on adding value to the business coaching and developingleadersand breaking down organizational barriers.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree advanced degree in Human Resources Business or related field preferred.
15 years of progressive HR leadership experience withdemonstratedsuccess as an HRBP includingCOEexperiencesupporting business teams in biotechnology/ pharma companies in a complex matrixed environment.
Proventrack recordin driving organizational transformation talent strategies and HR operating model adoption at scale.
Strong business acumen executive presence and ability toinfluence atall levels of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with or within Centers of Excellence and Shared Services HR structures is highly desirable.
Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking and Business Insight
Agility and Change Leadership
Collaborative Partnership
Results Orientation and Accountability
Inclusion and Talent Advocacy
Data-Driven Decision Making
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation physical or mental disabilitygenetic information or characteristic gender identity and expression veteran status or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal state and local 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 for assistance.
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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.
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