Gilead Sciences · 2 hours ago
Senior Director, Global Policies & Training
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$226K/yr - $293K/yr
14+ years expGilead Sciences is a leader in creating therapies for life-threatening illnesses. The Senior Director, Global Policies & Training, is responsible for advancing ethics and healthcare compliance policies and training programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational risk and employee engagement.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
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 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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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