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Manager, IT Risk and Compliance Foster City, CA

Gilead Sciences


Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 146540 - 189640
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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

As aManager IT Risk and Compliance DOJ Data Security Program at Gilead you will ...

The Manager DOJ Data Security Program is part of Gileads Security Risk & Compliance (SRC) Governance team and leads efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with Department of Justice (DOJ) Data Security Program (DSP) requirements.

This role partners across IT Security Legal Privacy Compliance and business teams to ensure controls are effective risks are managed and the organization maintains a continuous state of audit readiness. The position combines regulatory knowledge control oversight and cross-functional collaboration to drive a proactive compliance program.

The role also owns the DOJ Compliance Portal enabling real-time visibility into compliance status control performance and audit evidence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and maintain a continuous DOJ audit readiness program aligned with regulatory and internal policy requirements

  • Manage the DOJ Compliance Portal ensuring accurate complete and timely tracking of controls and evidence

  • Monitor regulatory changes and translate DOJ requirements into practical controls and processes

  • Partner with control owners and system teams to ensure controls are properly designed and operating effectively

  • Perform control monitoring testing and gap assessments to identify risks and areas for improvement

  • Drive issue tracking and remediation ensuring timely resolution of deficiencies

  • Provide clear reporting and dashboards on compliance status risks and remediation progress

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent execution of compliance and governance practices

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes automation and efficiency across compliance activities

  • Coordinate and manage 3rd party service providers as needed to support projects and more

  • Assist with research and special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and Six Years Experience

OR

Masters Degree and Four Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in GRC IT security compliance or audit readiness

  • Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. healthcare life sciences or data security)

  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and control-based compliance programs

  • Experience implementing or monitoring controls and managing audit readiness activities

  • Experience with GRC tools or compliance management platforms

  • Strong understanding of control design testing and monitoring

  • Familiarity with AI governance Responsible AI or emerging technology risk and compliance considerations

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


The salary range for this position is: $146540.00 - $189640.00. 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:

Manager


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