Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations
About The Position
The Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations, based at Gilead’s global headquarters in Foster City, California, or Parsippany, New Jersey, leads internal investigations into potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy. The role ensures investigations are prompt, confidential, thorough, and consistent with company policies, regulatory requirements, and Gilead’s values. The director advises business and functional leaders, promotes integrity and accountability, and helps strengthen the organization’s ethical culture. The successful candidate brings strong emotional intelligence, an enterprise mindset, sound judgment, and mentorship skills. The position also supports the hotline function and continual improvement of investigation practices, while identifying systemic issues and recommending preventive improvements. As a people leader, the director is responsible for inclusion, talent development, and empowering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a PhD and 10 years of experience.
- High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding ethical conduct.
- Solutions- and results-oriented approach, with personal and professional maturity.
- Excellent influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to network, engage, and partner across functions and establish positive relationships.
- Strong judgment and demonstrated ability to identify and implement solutions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute through others.
- Practical approach to problem-solving.
- Consistent adherence to Gilead’s Core Values and ability to inspire a team culture committed to them.
Nice To Haves
- JD or other advanced degree.
- Experience conducting or managing internal investigations in a corporate, legal, or government enforcement setting; healthcare, biotech, life sciences, or related industry experience is a plus.
- Ability to lead sensitive investigations with discretion, independence, and professionalism.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, and OIG/DOJ guidance.
- Strong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- An approach grounded in continuous improvement and adaptability, particularly in changing regulatory environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end internal investigations of alleged misconduct, including fraud, conflicts of interest, inappropriate interactions with healthcare professionals, misuse of company, employee, or patient information, and other compliance or regulatory concerns.
- Conduct fact-finding interviews, review documentation and data, and develop clear, well-documented findings and recommendations.
- Develop and execute investigation plans, identifying key witnesses, documents, and systems for evidence collection.
- Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, Corporate Security, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to coordinate investigations and ensure enterprise alignment.
- Work with the hotline intake team to support accurate triage, categorization, and routing of concerns.
- Support hotline process improvements, metrics and dashboard development, and preparation of Board- and business-level reports on trends and program effectiveness.
- Maintain timely and complete case documentation in the case management system and ensure closure summaries meet program standards.
- Identify systemic issues and recommend process or policy improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Promote a culture of ethics, compliance, and speaking up across the organization.
- Mentor and guide junior investigators.
- Improve investigation protocols and tools in alignment with OIG/DOJ guidance and industry best practices.
- Create inclusion by modeling inclusive team management and embedding the value of diverse teams.
- Develop talent by coaching employees, providing feedback, and supporting their growth and potential.
- Empower teams by aligning goals with organizational objectives, holding team members accountable, removing barriers, and connecting the team to the broader organization.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
- The position may be eligible for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, depending on role eligibility.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical insurance.
- Company-sponsored dental insurance.
- Company-sponsored vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
