At Gilead, weāre creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weāve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer ā 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 worldās biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
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Every member of Gileadās 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 weāre looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
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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
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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 worldās 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.
Job DescriptionĀ
We are seeking an Associate General Counsel, Development Counsel, Global Legal Business Partner, reporting to the Vice President, Global Development & PDM Legal Business Partners. The candidate will serve as the lead legal business partner to Gileadās Development organization and will be responsible for advising and collaborating with the business and colleagues on global regulatory law matters. This role will advise the Regulatory Affairs, R&D Quality, Patient Safety, Clinical, Regulatory Policy, Corporate Development, and cross-functional Gilead Asset Teams (GATs).Ā Ā
The successful candidate will be able to work independently and possess strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory laws, rules and regulations, industry practices and standards, and have demonstrated experience in analyzing complex issues and developing innovative solutions to business challenges. The candidate will possess a strong business acumen and legal expertise to proactively identify, analyze, and navigate potential legal issues and risk within areas of responsibility and formulate and communicate compliant and practical solutions that meet business objectives. The candidate will partner closely across Gileadās Legal and Compliance organization to coordinate and provide comprehensive, strategic, and solutions-oriented counsel to the business.Ā Ā Ā Ā
Key ResponsibilitiesĀ
Serve as the lead Legal Business Partner to the Development organization, including global Regulatory Affairs, R&D Quality, Patient Safety, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and cross-functional Gilead Asset Teams (GATs) and provide legal counsel to these business teams on regulatory laws and regulations;Ā
Serve as part of a matrixed, global team and collaborate with other members of the Legal and Compliance Department to provide comprehensive, strategic counsel to the business on complex, cross-functional issues;Ā
Track and maintain current knowledge of pertinent regulatory issues faced by the business in U.S. and key international markets;Ā
Review and advise on key policy issues involving regulatory law, including working closely with the Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence team and serving as a Gilead representative on industry trade association regulatory law work groups;Ā
Provide regulatory counsel support for corporate development activities, including M&A, collaborations, and licenses;Ā
Accountable for providing business partners with training, policy support, and learnings to support effective risk management;Ā
Proactively identify the need for, draft, and provide legal advice on corporate policies, SOPs, and guidance documents;Ā
Build and maintain strong business partnership with global Development teams, as well as key cross functional teams engaged in development activities characterized by a high-level of collaboration;Ā
Drive increased efficiency, coordination, and effectiveness of legal advice, processes, and legal support to meet the needs of the business and other key stakeholders; andĀ
Define, direct, and conscientiously manage the work of outside counsel.Ā
Training/Experience RequiredĀ
U.S. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;Ā
12+ years of legal experience supporting clients in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably at a multinational company and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm, or a combination of both;Ā
Experience advising clients on FDA and regulatory matters;Ā
Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action;Ā
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical suggestions and solutions;Ā
Ability to manage workload priorities in a matrixed environment;Ā
Experience handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with a high degree of client service orientation, and performing successfully in cross-functional teams;Ā
Able to independently handle complex matters with minimal supervision and an understanding of when to elevate issues to senior management for awareness or decision;Ā
Proven judgment in working through complex issues, including those with significant strategic risk to the company;Ā
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills; andĀ
Consistent demonstration of Gileadās core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Inclusion, Excellence, and Integrity.Ā
Critical Success FactorsĀ
Judgment:Demonstrates expertise and sound judgment, understands how assigned responsibilities support Gileadās business objectives, and is able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice based upon a thorough understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence. Ability to work in grey areas and solution oriented.Ā
Collaboration:Works in close collaboration with others to gain a firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources, integrates information from a number of sources, capably navigates a matrixed environment and works well in a team in order to achieve optimal business results.Ā
Anticipation: Anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives, develops contingency plans, and adapts approach as necessary to manage risks effectively and mitigate issues before they arise.Ā
Influencing Skills: Builds strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes. Represents Gilead externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, trade associations and government agencies. Resolves or avoids legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise/engage in external influencing efforts.Ā
People Leader Accountabilities:
ā¢Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
ā¢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.
ā¢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.
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