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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

Gilead is seeking an experienced communications leader to join our growing Internal Communications team as the lead for Employee Experience and Change Communications. In this role, you will shape and align communications related to critical enterprise priorities including transformation initiatives, corporate strategy, and people and culture programs. You will work closely with the broader Internal Communications team to deliver high-impact communications and experiences that engage, connect, and inspire employees.

This professional will operate with a high degree of autonomy and authority to define and implement enterprise-wide communication strategies, making decisions that influence organizational direction. The scope of this role is global, requiring coordination across regions to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with enterprise priorities.

We are looking for someone with a proven ability to engage employees, proactively shape culture, and implement large-scale initiatives in a dynamic environment—ideally within a high-profile brand.

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a strong track record of partnering with a range of leaders, demonstrating business acumen, and leveraging storytelling to drive business growth. You will serve as a strategic communications partner to leaders across the company - including the Office of the CEO, Strategy, and HR - and collaborate with the Executive Director of Employee Communications & Engagement to design operational and strategic approaches that support Gilead’s next chapter.

This leader will also play a pivotal role in establishing new cross-functional collaboration models to support enterprise-wide employee engagement, people initiatives, and change communications. The role requires someone who can envision new directions, execute tactically, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support Functional Communications Priorities:

+ Develop and execute strategic communications for high-profile initiatives across HR, Corporate Strategy, Operations, IT, and Real Estate.

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and internal partners, ensuring decisions reflect the employee perspective.

+ Design and implement employee-centered strategies for key moments (e.g., corporate strategy, culture, performance and compensation, talent development, and major change initiatives).

Optimize and Grow Collaboration Models:

+ Elevate the Employee Communications & Engagement Center of Excellence by developing best practices and processes that strengthen the team’s operating model and enhance engagement with business partners.

+ Support the creation of modern, effective communications approaches across internal channels, such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, etc.

+ undefinedDrive Communications Excellence:Develop communications materials, including plans, talking points, scripts, and Q&A documents; shape messaging to advance organizational priorities.Lead communications for change initiatives and organizational transformation, meeting fast-paced milestones while keeping employees at the center.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and manage relationships with external agency partners.Strategy and Measurement:Establish KPIs and feedback loops to measure effectiveness and inform strategy.Analyze and communicate results, using data to refine strategies and improve outcomes.Oversee internal communications channels and optimize for reach and impact.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expectations

Ability to partner cross-functionally and manage high-stakes projects under tight deadlines.

Executive presence and credibility to advise senior leaders and influence stakeholders across functions through collaboration and alignment, fostering trust in high-impact communications.

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic internal communication plans.

+ Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.Exceptional storytelling and writing abilities.Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Proficiency in change management strategies.Ability to define and measure employee engagement metrics.Strong project management capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience, or·Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience

Behaviors

•Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders.·Curious with strong learning agility.·Operationally excellent and resilient in a dynamic environment.·Organized with a systematic approach to prioritization.·Process-oriented to achieve business objectives.·Ability to lead, attract, and retain diverse talent.

Preferred Qualifications

•Track record of success in HR and people-related communications, strategy, and transformation within large, high-profile organizations.

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: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf)

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

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.

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.