Director, ethics & compliance investigations

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Job Description

Located at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ, as a Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations, at Gilead you will...

The Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations, plays a key role in promoting Gilead's culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced investigator to join Gilead's Ethics & Compliance Investigations team. This position will lead and manage internal investigations into potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy, ensuring that each investigation is handled promptly, confidentially, and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will bring high emotional intelligence (EQ), an enterprise mindset, and strong mentorship skills. They will balance empathy and fairness with sound judgment and a strategic awareness of the organization's broader objectives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, ensuring investigations are handled thoroughly, timely, and in alignment with Gilead's values. Moreover, this individual will play a crucial role in influencing Gilead's ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting the company's ethical culture, which is rooted in a commitment to doing the right thing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal investigations of alleged misconduct, including matters related to fraud, conflicts of interest, inappropriate interactions with healthcare professionals, misuse of company, employee or patient information, and other compliance or regulatory concerns.
• Conduct fact-finding interviews, review documentation and data, and develop clear, well-documented findings and recommendations.
• Develop and execute investigation plans, identifying key witnesses, documents, and systems for evidence collection.
• Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, Corporate Security, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to ensure investigations are coordinated, consistent, and aligned across the enterprise.
• Work closely with the hotline intake team to ensure accurate triage, categorization, and routing of concerns.
• Support the hotline function through intake process improvements, metrics and dashboard development, and preparation of Board- and business-level reports on trends and program effectiveness.
• Maintain timely, complete case documentation in the case management system and ensure closure summaries meet program standards.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process or policy improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Actively promote a culture of ethics, compliance, and 'speak up' across the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior investigators.
• Support continuous improvement of investigation protocols and tools, ensuring alignment with OIG/DOJ guidance and industry best practices.

Personal Competencies:

• High level of ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding the highest levels of ethical conduct within the organization.
• Solutions- and results-oriented, with personal and professional maturity.
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to network, engage, and partner with other functions and establish positive relationships.
• Strong judgment with proven ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to execute through others.
• Practical approach to problem-solving.
• Consistently demonstrates and adheres to Gilead's Core Values, creating and inspiring a team culture committed to the same.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience
• OR
• Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience
• OR
• PhD and Ten Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience conducting or managing internal investigations in a corporate, legal, or government enforcement setting. Healthcare, biotech, life sciences, or related industry experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead sensitive investigations with discretion, independence, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, and OIG/DOJ guidance.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated approach to operating in a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, particularly within changing regulatory environments.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - Know the business value of diverse teams, model inclusion, and embed the value of diversity in the way teams are managed.
• Develop Talent - Understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. Ensure employees receive 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 team members accountable. Provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00.

Other US Locations: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00.

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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