Associate Director, Executive Protection

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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Associate Director Executive Protection at Gilead you will ...

Support the operational execution of Gileads Executive Protection Program providing close protection and security support to senior executives globally. This role leads planning and implementation of executive protection strategies by utilizing protective intelligence assets and briefings to identify and mitigate threats. This role serves as a trusted advisor during executive travel high-profile events and crisis situations ensuring the protection of employees facilities physical assets and sensitive information across a complex highly regulated global environment. This position reports to the Sr. Director Executive Protection within the CFO organization and is based in Foster City CA.

Core Responsibilities:

• Security Advances and Risk Assessments Conduct advances for travel work and residential security needs including threat and vulnerability risk assessments at airports hotels and other assigned venues.

• Briefings Provide travel safety and security briefings to executives and flight crews including those traveling abroad to high-risk locations.

• Coordination Conduct special services designated by the Sr. Director Executive Protection such as Annual Stockholder Meetings Board Meetings conferences and other high-profile events.

• Collaboration Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including cross-functional communication with legal HR corporate communications and corporate security leadership. Liaise with federal state and local law enforcement agencies as needed.

• Vendor Relationships Provide oversight and coordination of third-party service providers to mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities of offices executive residences vehicles transportation routes and event venues as needed.

• Intelligence Conduct intelligence reviews and pre-trip analysis monitor local and geopolitical threats integrate with Corporate Security GSOC and intelligence teams.

• Travel This role requires flexibility to support executives on short notice both domestically and internationally to include irregular hours.

• Continual Improvement Identify and assist in developing and implementing procedures and processes; promoting a consistent and effective approach to the security and protection of Gileads people assets property and information.

• Leadership Competencies Owns operational delivery of assigned protection missions by displaying effective leadership qualities including executive presence high-pressure decision-making and always using confidentiality discretion and good judgement.

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

• Experience and proficiency in scheduling logistics personnel management and use/performance metrics

• International security-related professional experience

• Comfortable interacting with senior level executives board members and government representatives

• Familiarity with EP technology to include mobile security apps secure communications and tracking tools

• Excellent planning and analytical skills

• Ability to work within a team environment as well as individually and able to work long hours including occasional weekends and holidays

• Experience in building or being a member of a new security program

• Self-directed be able to adapt to changing priorities meet deadlines and work with minimal guidance

• Experience in event security management and working with vendor partners

• Demonstrated strong decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations

• Proven record of successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS with 10 years of experience OR MA/MS with 8 years of experience OR PhD/PharmD with 5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of law enforcement experience former federal agency or protection experience preferred (Secret Service State Department FBI)

• H.R. 218 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) credentials required

• Ability to obtain a Federal Air Marshal Service ASO certification

• Hold a valid passport and be able to travel internationally while meeting the companys travel requirements (approximately 30%)

• Certification in AED/First Aid/CPR/First Responder or ability to obtain certification valid EMT certification preferred

• Possess a valid drivers license and the ability to safely operate motor vehicles

• Experience working in a corporate security team environment

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

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.

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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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