Associate Director, Global Commercial L&D

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

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's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Associate Director, Global Commercial Learning & Development (GCL+D) Position Overview: We are looking for a strategic and experienced learning & development professional to join our Global Commercial Learning & Development team as Associate Director, GCL+D. This is a senior individual contributor role with high visibility and impact across Gilead affiliates worldwide, driving conceptual development and leading cross-functional projects. The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to the Global Sales, Marketing, Medical, Operations, and affiliate CL&D teams. Will be responsible for designing and delivering learning programs that build future-ready capabilities. This includes disease and product responsibilities, digital skills, and our ELITE P and RING selling models into all relevant training formats. This is a hybrid role/office based located in Foster City, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
• OR
• Master's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience
• OR
• PhD and Two Years’ Experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a global marketplace, including collaboration with affiliates and stakeholders across multiple countries and regions.
• Extensive experience in pharma/biotech, ideally in commercial training or education.
• Strong knowledge and experience of the global healthcare landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective delegation skills, with experience leading teams and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple time zones and adapt to diverse cultural contexts.
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking, with hands-on execution skills.
• Exceptional virtual and written communication skills, with the capability to engage and influence stakeholders remotely.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrix environment and influence without authority.
• Experience working in a matrix environment with a strong drive for operational excellence and tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic business partner to commercial functions, translating global business needs into impactful learning solutions as conceptual Therapeutic Area lead within the GCL+D team.
• Work cross-functionally with the GCLD Operations team and instructional designers to design and implement disease and product training programs for sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams in Gilead affiliates.
• Drive the integration of digital, AI and Learning Metrics tools into our commercial capabilities
• Collaborate closely with global CL&D teams to align and localize global initiatives.
• Coordinate Training materials with tactical campaigns, launch readiness, and continuous development programs.
• Manage external training partners, vendors, and contractors to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Represent GCL+D in cross-functional and global projects and contribute to commercial excellence.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees