Gilead Sciences · 11 hours ago
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner
United States - California - Foster City
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expGilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering life-saving therapies. The Vice President Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic HR leadership for the Global Commercial & Corporate Affairs function, supporting approximately 4,000 employees worldwide and partnering closely with senior leadership to enhance organizational performance and culture.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide strategic human resources expertise to the Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Executive Vice President, Global Commercial & Corporate Affairs and their respective senior leadership teams to maximize organizational performance
Play an integral part of the Commercial & Corporate Affairs leadership team, bringing credibility and business knowledge to be consulted and actively contribute to overall business decisions
Lead a team of senior Human Resources Business Partners in all global regions by articulating a clear vision and supporting the overall organizational and HR model
Serve as a partner to business leaders. Ensure progressive human resource programs that have practical, measurable impact and, most importantly, provide business value. Advance the function by creating a strong sense of urgency for delivering results
Serve as a transformational change agent by leading and sponsoring approaches that encourage effectiveness and flexibility across the organization. Lead change management and cultural integration efforts required to continually transform the culture to one that is action- and patient-focused
Act as a trusted advisor, coach, and consultant for senior leaders to improve their performance through leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, change management skills, and effective employee relations management
Ensures organizational success in complex business situations such as a mergers acquisitions, workforce buildouts, and reorganizations
Influences leaders to make changes in organizational structure or processes to support growth within the organization
Responsible for identifying the need for HR programs or strategies to support business objectives, as well as strategic direction
Serves as an integrated part of the business, working with and advising the managers of respective client groups to align with and assist in accomplishing broader business objectives
Partners with the Gilead HR COEs to deliver services to the business in the areas of organizational development, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, training and development and talent acquisition
Participates and leads global HR initiatives including taking the lead on HR projects within the client group
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with demonstrated success as an HRBP, including COE experience supporting business teams in biotechnology/ pharma companies in a complex, matrixed environment
Proven track record in driving organizational transformation, talent strategies, and HR operating model adoption at scale
Strong business acumen, executive presence, and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Preferred
Experience working with or within Centers of Excellence and Shared Services HR structures is highly desirable
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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