Leadership Advisor, Enterprise Leader Development (Senior Director) - Gilead Sciences : Job Details

Locations: United States - California - Foster City

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 2 days ago

Job Requisition ID: R0043059

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 of 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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. 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.

About the Role:

The (Sr) Director, Enterprise Leader Development is responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive leadership strategies for the Operating Group (VP+) leadership group and differentiated experiences for successors to the executive team and critical roles. This role will ensure there is an ongoing, dynamic learning experience that enables both individual and collective growth of this executive group, connected to organizational strategy, and ultimately, developing future-ready leaders.

This role reports to the Global Head of Talent & Growth and is located in Foster City, CA.

Responsibilities:

Leadership Journey:

• Develop and implement a strategic leadership journey for enterprise leaders that fosters ongoing growth, leadership agility, cross-functional collaboration, and builds capacity, capability, and community.
• Craft a comprehensive leadership development roadmap, including experiences that address critical leadership capabilities, organizational culture, and market dynamics.
• Ensure that the enterprise leadership journey is part of an ecosystem experience. Create mechanisms of support and challenge and opportunities for leaders to practice in the flow of work.

Successor Development for Critical Roles:

• Create customized development approaches to ensure accelerated development and increased readiness of high-growth talent in succession for executive-level critical roles.
• Ensure systemic review of readiness and progress against development plans, including input from executive coaches and other partners working with key talent.

Executive Coaching:

• Develop a cadre of preferred executive coaches, aligned with our leadership goals and organizational culture.
• Partner with HR and Business leaders to set up executive coaching matching and ongoing engagement.
• Facilitate executive coaching forums to share internal insights and leadership themes observed.

Insights and Measurement:

• Use data and insights to make sense of what is happening in the organizational system and share with appropriate partners and leaders to inform thinking.
• Establish data requirements and metrics to evaluate effectiveness and understand progress, tracking leadership growth, succession readiness, and overall business impact.
• Continuously refine approach based on feedback, leadership needs, and changing business dynamics.

Expertise:

• 14+ years with BS/BA; 12+ years with MS/MA or MBA.
• Progressive experience in leadership development and/or human capital experience, with a focus on executive-level leadership.
• Experience advising and guiding leaders in talent and leadership practices in a global environment.
• Expertise in leadership assessments, executive coaching, and differentiated development experiences for executives.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Role models personal growth and ongoing practice through reflection, seeking feedback, and challenging own assumptions.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence across a matrixed, global organization.
• Ability to leverage data and insights to diagnose, define focus, and align opportunities.
• Takes a proactive, long-term perspective in design and developing approaches to deliver outcomes for the business.
• Seeks diverse perspectives, experiences, and insight; creates an environment of trust and openness.
• Demonstrates enterprise mindset and systems thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to simplify and integrate complex concepts and ideas.

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce.

The salary range for this position is: $237,660.00 - $307,560.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com/careers.