Sr Counsel, Liver Foster City, CA

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 Sr Counsel at Gilead you will ...

Job Description

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our team of Legal Business Partners in Liver. The role is located in Foster City California reporting to the Associate General Counsel Liver. The Liver Legal Business Partner is responsible for providing legal support in relation to the development and commercialization of Gileads Liver portfolio and other investigational assets.

Job Responsibilities

• The primary clients for this role include personnel in Commercial Medical Public Affairs Government Affairs Finance and Regulatory. The Legal Business Partner team where this attorney will sit works closely with colleagues in Compliance Privacy US Pricing & Access Competition Law Regulatory and other groups to ensure the compliant commercialization of our product.

• The Legal Business partner will provide legal input on US Commercial strategies and tactics related to promotional and educational activities engagements with healthcare providers patients patient organizations and other entities and other applications of healthcare and commercial law and regulatory compliance in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

• The Legal Business Partner will provide legal training to field and home officeGileadpersonnel and external consultants including large group public speaking.

• This position requires a proactive problem-solving mindset and a high degree of collaboration with internal clients and colleagues. This role also requires the ability to manage various issues projects and initiatives simultaneously across geographies and cultures and the ability to exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying the companys enthusiastic patient-focused and fast-paced environment.

• This position requires a team player that is self-motivated able to successfully resolve challenging legal issues and able to effectively deliver sound and clear legal advice in a business setting; ability to work well with other Legal team members and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent advanced degree

• 6 years of experience practicing in a law firm or inhouse legal department

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school

• Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California or have the ability to acquire status of Registered In-House Counsel from the California State Bar or gain admission from the California State Bar within 90 days

• 6 years of experience providing legal counsel on the laws and regulations relating to drugs or devices demonstrating growth and ability to succeed

• Exceptional and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Be resourceful flexible and willing to engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities

• Detail-oriented and well-organized

• Willingness to travel periodically within the U.S

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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