Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$243K/yr - $315K/yr
12+ years expGilead Sciences is a global research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on creating a healthier world. The Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner for senior business leaders in the Global Commercial Strategy and Operations organization, driving workforce strategies and supporting talent development and inclusion initiatives.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Organizational Development. Partner with clients in planning and implementation of workforce strategies and thoughtful changes in organizational structure or processes to support growth. Drive organizational effectiveness and thoughtful change management
Strategic Advisor. Serve as integrated part of the business, working with and advising leaders to accomplish broader strategic objectives. Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand how they can better develop and support Gilead’s operating model within the context of the Commercial organization and how they might consider realigning organization structures, resource plans, and processes to better align to product team deliverables across pipeline and marketed assets
Talent Acquisition, Assessment and Development. Serve as a strategic business partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Global Mobility to support efforts to attract, develop and retain the best talent. Analyze talent data to recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, engagement, and employee experience. Drive comprehensive talent management, critical capability build, development planning, and key succession planning
Team Effectiveness. Support the build of high-performing teams through chartering and effectiveness activities. Partner on feedback loops to identify pain points and areas for improvement in ways of working. Assist with clarifying roles and responsibilities as needed
Talent Development & Inclusion. Drive leadership and manager capability development. Encourage utilization of resources to improve talent and career development. Partner in building and embedding Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) strategies
HR Programs & Services. Partner to ensure seamless delivery of enterprise HR programs to client group. Identify the need for HR programs or strategies to support business goals. Develop and conduct presentations on HR subjects as needed
Qualification
Required
MS/MA and 12+ years of experience in Human Resources OR
BS/BA and 14+ years of experience in Human Resources OR
High School diploma and 18+ years of experience in Human Resources
Preferred
BS or BA degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business. Master's degree preferred
8+ years of HR business partner experience with in-depth knowledge of HR practices, preferably with some experience in more than one HR function
Strong track record of serving as a strategic HR partner for senior executives, HR leaders, and employees at all levels, preferably in life sciences, healthcare or pharma/biotech
Strong track record of developing solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business objectives into talent priorities
Strong leadership competencies, demonstrating accountability for coaching, developing, progressing and retaining employees while ensuring an inclusive work environment
Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action
Excellent active listening skills that encourage employee trust
Professional and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong conflict management and resolution skills
Proficient knowledge of employment laws, principles, policies, and procedures
Role model for Gilead core values and People Leader Accountabilities (PLA)
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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