Senior Director, Global Policies & Training

Gilead Sciences, Inc. • Foster City, CA

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About The Position

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. The Senior Director, Global Policies & Training, plays a critical role in advancing Gilead's ethics and healthcare compliance policies and training programs. This role leads key initiatives, manages day-to-day operations, and ensures alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and best-in-class standards. The Senior Director partners with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver measurable impact on organizational risk and employee engagement.

Requirements

• 14+ years' professional experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries, or law firm advising in relevant areas; at least 3 years in a leadership role with a bachelor's degree required or 12 years of the above experience with a master's degree.
• Management experience and demonstrated success leading teams and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to develop solutions to complex challenges.
• Commitment to Gilead's ethics and values; champions inclusion in all aspects of policy development.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to inform policy decisions and measure training effectiveness.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory environments and international business practices.
• Proven change leadership capabilities.
• Ability to provide tailored, practical advice to business stakeholders.
• Responsive and proactive in addressing stakeholder needs.
• Open and transparent communication style.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process efficiency

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic priorities for global ethics and compliance policies and training, ensuring alignment with company and functional strategy.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of global policies and training programs, including updates, rollouts, and retirements, under leadership guidance.
• Collaborate with the Global Compliance Operations lead, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, and other senior leaders to support a strong culture of ethics and compliance.
• Manage the integration of policies and training into enterprise-wide compliance frameworks and Learning & Development strategy.
• Leverage AI to deliver innovative trainings, assess the effectiveness of policies and training, and assist in creation of effective policies.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs (e-learning modules, workshops, seminars) to maximize engagement and effectiveness.
• Stay current on ethics and compliance developments, industry trends, adult-learning principles, and AI-enabled training methodologies.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for policy and training effectiveness; recommend improvements based on feedback, metrics, and industry trends.
• Partner with stakeholders across Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and business units to identify needs, develop resources, and drive awareness of policies and ethical standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and spokesperson on ethics and compliance policies and training, representing the function internally and externally as delegated.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy development, training, and team leadership.
• Ensure consistent messaging across communications channels in line with Ethics and Compliance strategy.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team; set objectives, manage performance, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budget, resource allocation, and financial planning for assigned projects and initiatives, including investments in AI technologies.
• Represent the company in external forums, regulatory meetings, and industry groups as delegated by leadership.
• Support crisis management and incident response for major compliance issues, including investigations, reporting, and remediation.
• Drive change management initiatives to support adoption of new policies, training programs, and regulatory requirements.

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
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees