Director, Ethics & Compliance Advisor, U.S. Managed Markets (Market Access) - Gilead Sciences : Job Details

United States - New Jersey - Parsippany, United States - California - Foster City Legal & Compliance Regular

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Director, Ethics & Compliance Advisor, U.S. Managed Markets (Market Access)

Ethics and Compliance Advisor to US Market Access function. The role will report to the Executive Director, U.S. Ethics & Compliance Advisor Head.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Act as the key point of ethics and compliance support for relevant Market Access activities within the US across the therapeutic areas.
• Act as the key point of ethics and compliance support for commercial Liver TA.
• Participate in activity reviews consistent with established policies and processes, advising on ethics and compliance insights and recommendations, including outreach to relevant stakeholders or subject matter experts when appropriate.
• Advise on and support the business and other key stakeholders in operationalizing compliance processes and executing within legal and compliance-related requirements.
• Deliver trainings and educational sessions to enhance ethics and compliance understanding among stakeholders.
• Partner as needed with Privacy and Data Ethics team to operationalize requirements related to data privacy, information security, cyber laws, industry codes.
• Support compliance-related incident response processes with internal stakeholders.
• Support and facilitate policy, training and communications, monitoring, risk assessments, due diligence, transparency, and other healthcare compliance needs.
• Stay abreast of relevant ethics and compliance developments and industry trends. Work in partnership with the Legal org and other compliance teams to help ensure the organization operates within ethical and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.

• Bachelor's degree is required. A Juris Doctorate or fully qualified legal credentials in one or more geographies of operations is preferred but not required.
• Extensive professional experience in-house in biotech, pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries or law firm advising in all relevant areas of practice for these industries. Ideally the majority of the years of career spent in-house.
• 12+ years of experience, with a BA/BS degree or 10+ years of experience, with an MS/MA/MBA, or 8 years with a PhD.
• Management experience and ability to mentor and supervise a team of professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Strong understanding of market access functions such as payer contracting, reimbursement, pricing, and managed care.
• Invest time and effort in building strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor and cultivate a collaborative environment based on mutual respect and understanding.
• Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
• Work together with colleagues across Legal and Ethics and Compliance teams to find ethical and compliant solutions.
• Cultivate and display the ethics and values for which Gilead strives, and actively engage with stakeholders from a place of trust and partnership. Be firm when needed, even when working with more senior stakeholders.
• Apply a deep understanding of the biopharma industry, Gilead's business objectives, and the specific challenges faced by different departments. This will enable the legal and compliance team to provide tailored and practical advice.
• Respond promptly to inquiries, requests, or concerns raised by business stakeholders. Demonstrate a sense of urgency in addressing their needs and provide timely feedback.
• Foster open and transparent communication channels with business stakeholders. Clearly communicate requirements, explain the rationale behind decisions, and provide regular updates on relevant changes or developments.
• Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in supporting the business in achieving company goals. Minimize unnecessary bureaucracy and simplify workflows to facilitate smooth interactions.
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement. Actively seek feedback from business stakeholders and strive to enhance the quality and effectiveness of support provided.

The salary range for this position is: $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: Gilead Benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.