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Sr Director, Finance FP & A

Gilead Sciences


Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 243100 - 314600
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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

About us

Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS liver diseases cancer and inflammation and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Being here matters.Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier more fulfilling lives.

This is a site based role at our global headquarters in Foster City CA.

Specific Responsibilities & Skills for this Position

The Senior Director of Finance will lead a team of approximately nine professionals responsible for financial planning and analysis support for two key functions within the CFO organization: Global IT and Site Operations. This role serves as a trusted strategic partner to the IT Leadership Team providing financial leadership and guidance on strategic operational and business decisions.

Reporting to the Vice President G&A and Corporate Finance the Senior Director will be a key member of the Corp & GA Finance leadership team. Success in this role requires the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships across IT Site Operations and Finance while influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization.

As the primary finance business partner the Senior Director will provide strategic direction deliver actionable insights and serve as the trusted advisor for financial analysis planning and decision support. The role demands exceptional communication leadership influence and strategic thinking skills to drive business performance optimize resource allocation and create long-term value for the organization.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead the threeyear strategic planning annual operating plan and ongoing forecast processes for IT and Site Operations. Provide actionable businessdriven insights and scenario analyses to inform leadership decisionmaking.
  • Partner with IT and Site Operations leadership to evaluate and support investment decisions requiring both Capital and OpEx funding ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and financial objectives.
  • Oversee the monthly and quarterly close processes including expense accruals management reporting and budgettoactual variance analysis. Communicate results and key drivers to IT and Site Operations leadership as well as senior Finance executives.
  • Collaborate closely with Controllership to assess and align on accounting treatment for complex and strategic initiatives including AI programs new building investments site closures and other infrastructurerelated projects.
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency accuracy and effectiveness of financial reporting forecasting and analysis.
  • Provide adhoc financial analyses and project support to executive leadership supporting critical business decisions and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead mentor and develop a highperforming finance team. Attract retain and develop top talent through effective coaching performance management and professional development to meet evolving business needs.

Knowledge Experience & Skills

  • The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of 14 years experience with a BA/BS 12 with an MBA having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility including at least 5-7 years experience as a senior finance leader and business partner.
  • A minimum of 4-6 years of management experience is required growing teams of a minimum of 6 people.
  • A BS or BA is required and an MBA or CPA is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in bio-tech or pharma is strongly preferred.
  • In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required.
  • In depth knowledge of IT Business Intelligence Planning and ERP systems is required with proficiency in Microsoft tools.
  • Experience in high-growth multi-national organization a plus.

The key competencies for this candidate are:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills: an inquisitive mind and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions are required.
  • Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and be perceived as a leader is required.
  • Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess technical knowledge on analytics business foresight and problem-solving skills.
  • Results Orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.
  • Team Leadership: Demonstrates ability to align and motivate a team to achieve objectives including financial results timely and accurate reporting transparency and controls. You will lead attract train & develop a team of highly capable skilled finance professionals to support the Commercial business.
  • Change Leadership: The candidate will be an independent self-starter and a proactive leader with a drive to strive for continuous improvement and consistently challenging the status quo. Will be viewed by business partners and Finance colleagues as a thought leader with strong influencing capabilities who can also maintain open and transparent communication channels.


The salary range for this position is: $243100.00 - $314600.00. 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.


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