Director, Human Resources

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

We are seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to partner with the U.S. Commercial organization. The Director will act as a strategic HRBP to Senior Business Leaders and Commercial Vice Presidents adopting a business-focused approach to translate objectives into actionable people plans, emphasizing organizational design, talent management, and capability building.

The Director will be a member of the respective business leadership teams and the Global Commercial HRBP team to drive and implement workforce strategies that facilitate business success, promote an inclusive and high-performing culture, and embody Gilead's core behaviors and leadership accountabilities. This role reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources for Gilead U.S. Commercial.

This is a hybrid/office based role located in Foster City, California.

Specific job responsibilities:

• Directs the planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting for a portion of a large client group, or a specific geographic area.
• Challenges are unique and solutions may serve as a precedent for future decisions
• Provides support directly to senior management and defines the HR strategy for the client group or groups supported.
• Advises company management on HR policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions, which may be significantly complex.
• Initiates discussions regarding organizational changes and presents each of the HR specialty functional areas (training, compensation, benefits, etc.) when working with management.
• Within client group, facilitates the management and development of the corporate culture and values, and leads employee and manager engagement initiatives to foster teamwork and enhance employee engagement.
• Viewed as subject matter expert and maintains contacts with external sources to stay apprised of current trends and new legislative changes.
• Accomplishes results as an individual contributor or through HR subordinates or specialist employees/CoE. May select, develop and evaluate HR staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Develops concepts, techniques, and standards for flawless execution on the delivery of HR services including talent acquisition, performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, and project management.
• Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories.
• Provides analysis and recommendations about the reengineering and optimization of the organizational structure, roles, process and resource allocation, and facilitates change management.
• Designs, develops and implements communication strategy using various media. Ensures effective communication strategies are in place within the organization and builds two-way communication channels.
• Proactively questions the decisions of management that impact the long-term direction of the client group.
• Provides coaching support for site or client group leadership, building skills, knowledge, and competencies to achieve results and make employee-related decisions in a fast changing environment.
• May be responsible for representing client group or site with labor unions and/or works councils to ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and a favorable climate with employee representative groups.
• May require strong business knowledge as well as a sophisticated understanding of labor relations and union negotiation rules.

Knowledge:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the HR field and a BA or BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business or 10+ years of relevant experience in HR with a master’s degree.
• Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives.
• Assignments are self-initiated with very little direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Must possess excellent influencing skills. Requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Human Resources legislation/employment law, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems, which require an in depth degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
• May require experience and ability to manage staff.
• Must be able to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action within defined HR policies and procedures.
• Specific education and experience requirements:

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: $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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