Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, Executive Director

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Job Description

Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity

Executive Director

Job Description

Building an inclusive and diverse workforce is critical to enabling Gilead’s mission – and, ultimately, will help us create a better, healthier world. We are highly committed to creating an inclusive culture, one that enables all people to do their best work and that is reflective of the diversity of our patients. At the same time, we recognize that we need to do more to accelerate our progress – for our people, for our business and for the world. The Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity plays a key role in ensuring that we realize this ambition. This role is responsible for ensuring our Inclusion and Diversity strategy drives impact on areas of greatest importance and accompanying programs, policies, metrics and forums are in place to support this work. As a thought leader, change agent and trusted partner, this role will collaborate across Human Resources, business leadership and key partners such as Legal and Public Affairs to bring meaningful change. This role will also be critical to our Advancing Black Leadership Strategy, providing leadership to our Employee Resource Groups and partnering with those leading I&D efforts across the business. The Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity will lead a team of Inclusion and Diversity specialists, ensuring advice, counsel and collaboration on I&D strategies and ensuring I&D considerations are incorporated into decision making processes.

This role reports to the VP, Talent, Development and Inclusion and is located in Foster City, California.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evolves and continuously improves the Inclusion and Diversity strategy which makes clear the priorities for Gilead and the impact we aim to achieve through our Inclusion and Diversity focus.
• Ensures programs, solutions and practices are developed and embedded in Gilead’s people practices and employee experience which support and enable an inclusive culture and the value of diversity.
• Is a thought leader in Inclusion and Diversity but is also curious and continuously seeking new thinking and practices. Leverages external thinking and research to shape our internal practices and build knowledge and awareness.
• Uses quantitative and qualitative data and pertinent insights to both measure and inform I&D efforts, identifying and advising on opportunities and challenges to be addressed.
• Serves as a critical thought partner in examining and improving internal policies, inclusive data collection and inclusive talent practices (e.g. recruitment, talent identification, performance management).
• Ensures Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are clear on strategic impact and role in delivering on Gilead’s ambitions. Creates an environment where ERGs are able to share insights and experiences, learn from each other and evolve our thinking.
• Provides leadership and support to ensure ERGs are set up for effectively engage their communities and deliver on their strategic impact.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence and business leaders to evaluate effectiveness and efficiencies of I&D programs and practices in progress towards I&D goals and outcomes.
• Supports Talent, Development and Inclusion Partners and HR Business Partners in diagnosing I&D-related issues, recommending potential solutions and executing organizational interventions.
• Communications and external I&D relations: Co-develop Gilead’s Inclusion communications goals and approach, including external messaging with Public Affairs.
• Partners with HR, Public Affairs and Business leaders to ensure effective and transparent communication of Gilead’s inclusion and diversity goals and efforts, both internally and externally.

Expertise:

• Leadership: 15 years of relevant work experience, or experience leading a team, executing strategy that includes working with staff and senior leadership to drive aspirational outcomes in the Inclusion and Diversity space both internally and externally
• Industry Experience: Experience within the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry preferred, but not required.
• Global and cultural competence: Demonstrated intercultural experience and strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of I&D at both the regional and global level.
• Analytical Expertise: Utilization of data-driven approaches to develop insight and diagnose opportunities, as well as inform decision making. Uses data to develop insights and tell a compelling story.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of strategic and operational drivers of business performance and demonstrated ability to embed I&D outcomes in business strategy and performance.
• Stakeholder engagement: Demonstrated experience in engaging with and communicating to a wide range of stakeholders on I&D topics (e.g. Board members, Investors and Executives).

Leadership Capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence across a matrixed, global organization, responding quickly to change and adapting/operating in ambiguous environment.
• Ability to leverage data and insights to diagnose, define focus and align opportunities. Takes a systems view to challenges and opportunities.
• Takes a proactive, long term perspective in design and development of strategies to meet business needs.
• Seeks diverse perspectives, experiences and insight; creates an environment of trust and openness.
• Develops diverse and inclusive teams. Leverages the power of diversity within teams and creates an environment where new ideas and challenges are welcome.
• Has a customer focused approach and embeds into mindset, practice and methodology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; is able to simplify and integrate complex concepts and ideas.
• Demonstrates development focus by seeking feedback and acting on it and providing feedback to others, particularly, but not limited to one’s team.

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application

The salary range for this position is: $266,815.00 - $345,290.00. 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:

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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