Senior Director, Internal & Employee Communications
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Foster, CA - USA
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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
At Gileadwerecreating a healthier world for all people. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic communications leader to serve as Senior DirectorInternal&EmployeeCommunications.This pivotal roleis responsible fordeveloping and executing an integrated employee communications strategy that advances Gileads enterprise priorities strengthens employee engagement and connects employees to the companys mission strategy values culture and business role will ensure employees receive cleartimely relevant and engaging communications that connect business priorities to the employee experience and build understanding trust alignment and connection across the organization..
This role will partner across Communications Legal Public Affairs and business functions to develop clear consistent messaging that supports key organizational initiatives and business objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong communications expertise excellent writing skills and the ability to manage multiple communications programs in a complex matrixed environment.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Employee Engagement this role will work collaboratively across teams to ensure communications are aligned effective and delivered through the appropriate channels.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement communications plans that support enterprise priorities organizational initiatives and employee engagement.
Create clear compelling communications materials including business updates presentations talking points leader communications FAQs and enterprise announcements.
Translate complex business initiatives and organizational changes into accessible and engaging communications.
Draft and refine communications content for a variety of internal audiences and channels.
Support the development of messaging that reinforces company priorities culture and organizational goals.
Ensure consistency of messaging across communications programs and initiatives.
Partner with Communications Center of Excellence teams including Internal Communications Employee Engagement Digital Communications and Issues Management to coordinate communications activities.
Collaborate with Human Resources Legal Public Affairs and business stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned with organizational objectives.
Support the planning and execution of communications during periods of organizational change or business transformation.
Support communications initiatives that foster engagement transparency and understanding across the organization.
Help develop communication approaches that enhance awareness of business priorities and organizational initiatives.
Utilize employee feedback and engagement insights to improve communications effectiveness.
Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery.
Partner with external agencies and vendors as needed to support communications programs.
Monitor communications effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
Significant experience in corporate communications internal communications employee engagement or related fields.
Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
Experience supporting communications for organizational change business transformation or enterprise initiatives.
Ability to build strong partnerships and influence outcomes across a matrixed organization.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive business matters.
Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience within healthcare biotechnology pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries preferred.
Bachelors Degree and 14 years of relevant experience OR
Masters Degree and 12 years of relevant experience OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in corporate communications employee engagement change communications or organizational communications.
Experience working within a global matrixed organization.
Healthcare biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - Know the business value of diverse teams model inclusion and embed the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - Understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. Ensure employees receive 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 organizationalobjectivesand holding them to account. Provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.
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