Senior Director, Enterprise & Employee Communications

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

17h

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 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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Drive 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.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees