Privacy Counsel

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Job Description

We are seeking a Privacy Counsel to support our US privacy compliance as well as some global support. This role is a key contributor to the global Privacy & Data Ethics (PDE) team within the Office of Ethics and Compliance and is a trusted advisor to business and legal stakeholders on privacy compliance and risk management helping the company meet its obligations under applicable privacy laws. The Privacy Counsel reports to the Head of Global Privacy and will work closely with the global privacy team to provide strategic and practical privacy advice across markets including advising on privacy-by-design supporting governance frameworks and translating legal requirements into actionable business guidance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a key member of the Privacy & Data Ethics team providing practical business-aligned privacy advice across U.S. operations with a focus on enabling responsible data use while managing risk.

• Act as a first-line point of contact for privacy inquiries including monitoring centralized intake channels and triaging requests to determine appropriate response pathways (e.g. direct response privacy risk assessment or escalation).

• Provide timely pragmatic guidance to business stakeholders on day-to-day privacy questions including data collection use disclosures marketing practices vendor interactions and individual rights.

• Support and advise on privacy risk assessments (PRAs) including helping to identify risk triggers evaluating proposed processing activities and escalating high-risk matters as needed.

• Partner closely with Privacy Operations and other cross-functional teams (e.g. IT Security Contracts Compliance) to ensure that intake assessment and documentation processes operate effectively and consistently.

• Assist in the development and refinement of standard guidance templates and playbooks to improve consistency and scalability of privacy advice across the organization.

• Lead development of practical privacy training and awareness materials translating privacy requirements into clear business-friendly guidance for stakeholders.

• Serve as a primary privacy advisor on HIPAA-related matters including advising the Benefits function on compliant use and handling of health data and supporting development of related program documentation.

• Develop subject-matter familiarity in key areas relevant to Gileads business including health data considerations and emerging privacy risks with the ability to advise on routine matters and escalate complex issues appropriately

Minimum Required Education and Years of Experience

Bachelors Degree and Eight Years Experience OR

Masters Degree and Six Years Experience OR

Ph.D.

Qualifications & Experience

8 years advising multinational organizations on privacy compliance preferably in the technology healthcare financial or digital sectors.

Strong understanding of U.S. and global privacy regulations; IAPP certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Proficiency with privacy management platforms (e.g. OneTrust BigID TrustArc ServiceNow).

Proven track record of project execution and process development including implementation and ongoing management.

Strong legal and business judgment including drafting analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to advise on HIPAA and health data privacy compliance including supporting business functions (e.g. Benefits) and contributing to development of related policies procedures and guidance.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working effectively in a global matrixed environment.

Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and independently navigate competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative team player with a positive solutions-oriented approach and a bias for action in addressing privacy challenges.

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.

The salary range for this position is:

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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