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.
The Senior Manager, US Ethics & Compliance Advisor, HIV Treatment is a hybrid/office based role located in Foster City, CA.
The US Ethics and Compliance Advisor acts as a business partner providing actionable compliance guidance to the US Commercial HIV Treatment business unit and reporting to the US Ethics and Compliance Lead for HIV.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Support the execution of the US Healthcare Compliance Program consistent with industry standards.
- Work with the Senior Director advising HIV Treatment Commercial providing real-time solutions oriented guidance on HCPs/HCOs interactions, speaker programs, advisory boards and field activities.
- Work proactively identifying emerging issues early and working with the Senior Director to implement preventive controls rather than reactive solutions.
- Apply knowledge and experience in practices related to interactions between commercial, medical affairs and market access.
- Participate in activity reviews consistent with established policies and processes, advising on ethics and compliance insights and recommendations, including outreach to relevant stakeholders or subject matter experts when appropriate.
- Advise on and support the business and other key stakeholders in operationalizing compliance processes and executing within legal and compliance-related requirements.
- Develop and deliver trainings and educational sessions to enhance ethics and compliance understanding among stakeholders.
- Recognize healthcare compliance risks and enterprise risk and support the identification of mitigation controls to help address, as needed.
- Consult on business activities and initiatives that pose compliance considerations, working closely with the legal and Ethics and Compliance teams who provide primary support for relevant business functions, as needed.
- Partner as needed with Privacy and Data Ethics team to operationalize requirements related to data privacy, information security, cyber laws, industry codes
- Support and facilitate policy, training and communications, monitoring, risk assessments, due diligence, transparency, and other compliance needs.
- Stay abreast of relevant ethics and compliance developments and industry trends. Work in partnership with the Gilead’s Legal team and other Legal and/or Compliance teams to help ensure the organization operates within ethical and compliance frameworks.
- Lead, inspire, and foster a culture of compliance and integrity.
Requirements
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.
Minimum Education & Experience
- Eight years of Compliance experience, with a BA/BS degree or 6+ years of Compliance experience, with an MS/MA or MBA.
- Professional experience in-house in biotech, pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries or law firm advising in all relevant areas of practice for these industries. Ideally the majority of the years of career spent in-house.
- Management experience and ability to mentor and supervise a team of professionals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Knowledge and experience in practices related to interactions between commercial, medical affairs and market access.
- Invest time and effort in building strong relationships with relevant stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor and cultivate a collaborative environment based on mutual respect and understanding.
- Ability to exercise judgment and propose courses of action where precedent may not exist.
- An inquisitive mind with good analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Initiative and adaptability in a fast paced environment.
- Work together with colleagues across Legal and Ethics and Compliance teams to find ethical and compliant solutions
- Cultivate and display the ethics and values for which Gilead strives, and actively engage with stakeholders from a place of trust and partnership. Be firm when needed, even when working with more senior stakeholders.
- Apply a understanding of the biopharma industry, Gilead's business objectives, and the specific challenges faced by different departments. This will enable the legal and compliance team to provide tailored and practical advice.
- Respond promptly to inquiries, requests, or concerns raised by business stakeholders. Demonstrate a sense of urgency in addressing their needs and provide timely feedback.
- Foster open and transparent communication channels with business stakeholders. Clearly communicate requirements, explain the rationale behind decisions, and provide regular updates on relevant changes or developments.
- Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in supporting the business in achieving company goals. Minimize unnecessary bureaucracy and simplify workflows to facilitate smooth interactions.
- Embrace a culture of continuous improvement. Actively seek feedback from business stakeholders and strive to enhance the quality and effectiveness of support provided.
People Leader Accountabilities:
•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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*.
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.
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