Now Hiring - Pharmaceutical HR Business Partner, Executive Director- Technical Development and CMC Regulatory in Foster City, CA

At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.

• Partner with SVP Technical Development and VP CMC Reg leadership teams to establish and execute a globally consistent people strategy, organizational design and talent management approach - supported by a scalable and effective local HR infrastructure.
• Advise and coach Technical Development and CMC Reg leadership teams on HR policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions, which may be significantly complex.
• Viewed as subject matter expert and maintains contact with external sources to stay apprised of current trends and new legislative changes.
• Actively looks for/learns about/rewards new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; allocate resources and remove barriers to advocate or invest in promising ideas.
• Provides input to design and drives execution of programs in accordance with Enterprise HR policies, procedures and initiatives.
• Analyses business needs, defines the talent management strategy within the client group and influences recruiting decisions. Drives strategies to develop bench-strength and succession plans
• Manages and resolves complex Employee Relations issues, in partnership with Employee Relations and Legal, through effective and objective processes, ensuring adherence to appropriate employment laws and Gilead policies.
• Ensures organizational success in complex business situations such as merger, acquisitions, exceptional business trajectories, and /or reorganizations.
• Shape the organization, coach, lead and develop the team; foster cross-functional teamwork as well as a respectful culture based on Core Values/Leadership Commitments which attracts, develops and retains high caliber HR talent to build and shape a talent pool that will drive the future successes of the organization.
• Provide motivational leadership through personal example and by forming and leading a highly motivated and energetic HRBP leadership team.
• The position will be based in Foster City, Ca.

• 12+ Year experience in Human Resources
• Experienced HR professional with pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry required.
• Experience working in Tech Development, CMC Reg operations or Research & Development required
• Experience working in countries with a different/diverse cultural and business background
• Leads with a global mindset and enterprise perspective, takes into consideration how decisions impact other parts of the organization/function, strives towards integrated solutions to maximize impact on business
• Thrives at dealing with high level of ambiguity and complexity, highly adaptable to different situations and agile in response, guides/supports the team/function in time of change
• Understanding of business objectives and the ability to translate those objectives into HR priorities.
• Data driven in approach to analysis and decision making with the knowledge and ability to interpret and develop key insights from available data and drive strategy based on those insights.
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity. Engenders trust and influence all levels across matrix organizations.
• Strong executive presence with ability to command respect and gain credibility through exercise of sound business judgment, clear decision-making, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth consulting, influencing, negotiating, and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems, which require an in-depth degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of Human Resources legislation/employment law, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Able to discuss the fundamental issues of the HR functional areas (training, compensation, benefits, etc.) with management, while not necessarily being the subject matter expert in each HR specialty area
• Prior experience and desire to manage a geographically disperse team. Is a champion, coach and mentor for the development of others.
• BA or BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business.
• A Master’s degree can be substituted for 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel extensively internationally.

The salary range for this position is: $266,815.00 - $345,290.00. 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*.