Head of global benefits

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – 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 world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s 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 we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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

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 world’s 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. As an Executive Director, Global Benefits & Wellbeing, at Gilead you will

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards and serving as a member of the Total Rewards Leadership Team, the Head of Global Benefits is accountable for the enterprise strategy, governance, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Gilead’s global benefits and wellbeing portfolio.

This leader oversees a global team responsible for health and welfare, retirement and savings, financial wellbeing, leave and absence programs, wellbeing initiatives, and related employee experience programs across multiple countries. The role partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Payroll, HR Shared Services, and business leaders to ensure programs align with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and employee needs.

Location: Onsite required in Foster City, CA (core collaboration days Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday weekly) relocation provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Strategy and Total Rewards Leadership
• Global Benefits and Wellbeing Leadership
• Employee Experience and Engagement
• Transformation and Operational Excellence
• Analytics, Technology, and Innovation
• Financial Stewardship and Vendor Management
• Compliance, Risk Management, and Transactions
• Leadership and Talent Development

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 16+ years of relevant Human Resources, Total Rewards, Benefits, or related experience; OR Master’s degree and 14+ years of relevant Human Resources, Total Rewards, Benefits, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Life Science/Pharma Global Benefit experience. Experience in managing global mobility and expatriate programs. In-depth knowledge of Total Rewards and benefits practices within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare organizations. Experience leading large-scale operating model transformations and service delivery improvements. Experience leveraging analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and digital solutions to improve benefits operations and employee experience. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or other enterprise transactions. Experience leading globally distributed and remote teams.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• 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.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00. 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

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.