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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve 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 world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s 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 we’re 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

Chief of Staff to EVP HR

Reporting to the Vice President, HR Strategy & Operations and working side-by-side with Gilead’s EVP and Head of Human Resources, the Chief of Staff will be a critical partner in ensuring that overall work within the HR leadership team flows smoothly by driving operational efficiency and effectiveness, strategic alignment, and integration of activities. The Chief of Staff will bring a highly organized approach, facilitate coordination among and across the team to ensure focus on the right things and delivery on commitments.

This highly visible role requires a strong foundation in HR business strategy, project management, financial stewardship, planning, and operational coordination to drive the execution of key HR priorities. The Chief of Staff will provide support to the EVP of HR, ensuring HR is effectively represented at the Board of Directors and executive leadership levels by preparing materials, offering insights, and ensuring HR is appropriately represented at these senior levels. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional projects, streamline information flow across the HR leadership team, and contribute to the development of key programs. Additionally, you will spearhead internal initiatives that help the organization operate better, and ensure employee engagement across the organization from an HR perspective.

_Office Location: Foster City, CA_

Key Responsibilities

+ Set agendas and facilitate HR leadership meetings, ensuring discussions are focused, decisions are clear, and follow-ups drive progress

+ Lead critical projects and cross functional initiatives that enhance HR’s impact

+ Maintain the HR project portfolio, driving discipline, faciliatating prioritization and ensuring projects are sequenced, adequately resourced and deliver on objectives

+ Proactively identify roadblocks or disconnects across initiatives and drive solutions to align team

+ Drive integration and good governance practices across the HR Leadership Team, working closely with the EVP HR to plan and facilitate agendas for functional prioritization, integration, planning and resourcing

+ Develop executive-level presentations that simplify complex information, providing clarity, engagement and actionability

+ Synthesize insights from multiple sources into digestible, discussion-driving materials

+ Facilitate HR’s annual planning process and integrate appropriately with corporate and cross-functional planning teams

+ Partner closely with Finance to manage the overall HR budget, tracking and open headcount

+ Utilize analytic and market research skills to identify internal and external trends that may impact or influence HR strategy

+ Prepare HR presentations for internal and external audiences on behalf of the EVP HR

+ Partner with Public Affairs, HR Communications, and other stakeholders to guide & coordinate communication on behalf of EVP HR

+ Unanticipated activities and tasks may arise to support the overall HR function and/or support cross-functional alignment

Education and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role must be versatile, multi-functional and can work on a wide range of projects, varying in size and complexity. The candidate must possess strong project management, organizational, and communication skills. This role provides privileged access to confidential and highly sensitive information, requiring a candidate who acts with the utmost integrity and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

In addition, the candidate must possess:

+ 14+ years Bachelor’s degree required or 12+ years and a Masters/MBA (preferred)

+ 10+ years experience working in related business functions (HR, finance, project management, consulting) with direct HR experience

+ Ability to independently make decisions on behalf of EVP HR/ HRLT

+ Able to consider tradeoffs and risks to ensure projects move forward

+ Must employ sound judgment in escalating and clear communication to keep stakeholders appropriately informed

+ Ability to work with highly confidential topics

+ Project Management certification is desirable, but not required

+ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

+ Strong analytical, organizational, planning, communications and project management skills

+ Ability to work independently and at times with limited direction

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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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.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.