Job Description:
Job Description
At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.
Job Description
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Senior Director, Compliance and Ethics Investigations
POSITION OVERVIEW: Lead the team responsible for compliance investigations and the operation of the company’s Ethics Hotline.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Ethics and Compliance Investigations function, ensuring alignment with the organization's ethics and compliance program
Lead the team responsible for the operation of the Ethics Hotline and compliance investigations, including ensuring reports are triaged appropriately to reach the right team
Assess and manage compliance concerns reported from various sources (including the Ethics Hotline) and collaborate with key stakeholders to determine an appropriate course of action, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to ethical conduct
Create and execute compliance investigation plans and oversee the work of internal and external resources involved in the investigation
Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for conducting comprehensive compliance investigations across the organization, ensuring investigations are efficient, effective and thorough
Oversee and guide internal and external investigative teams, allocating resources to maintain the highest standards of integrity and fairness in the investigative process, including in gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and analyzing information
Ensure that investigations are conducted in a timely, thorough, and legally compliant manner
Lead the management of the Ethics Hotline, ensuring that it operates as a central and effective channel for reporting and addressing ethical concerns throughout the organization
Develop and implement protocols for receiving, documenting, and responding to reports made through the Ethics Hotline, ensuring a commitment to transparency and accountability
Foster a culture of open communication, trust, and transparency, encouraging employees at all levels to report potential violations without fear of retaliation, strengthening Gilead’s core values
Present investigation findings, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, highlighting potential areas of risk and proposing remediation strategies to protect Gilead’s reputation and integrity
Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all investigations, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements and facilitating regulatory reporting as needed
Partner closely with the Litigation & Investigations team to conduct both privileged and non-privileged compliance investigations, creating a seamless partnership and alignment of Legal’s core strategies
Collaborate extensively with the broader Ethics and compliance, Litigation and investigations, and Legal teams on investigation-related matters and potential disciplinary or remediation actions, driving a coordinated and cohesive approach
Conduct regular assessments on potential causes of issues, developing and sharing insights and recommendations with relevant stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in the company’s ethics and compliance program
Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the investigation process, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and individuals involved
Lead, inspire, and develop the team, fostering a high-performance culture, and providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to enhance the team’s capabilities and effectiveness.
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.
Minimum Education & Experience
Excellent project management skills and sound judgment in managing cases and interacting with internal stakeholders.
Extensive experience in investigations, including internal investigations in healthcare compliance matters.
A Juris Doctorate is preferred with 10+ years or 14+ years of experience, with a BA/BS degree or 12+ years of experience, with an MS/MA or MBA
Prior experience as a prosecutor or government attorney conducting investigations.
Management experience and ability to mentor and supervise attorneys and staff.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive matters
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ideally one or more other languages of the countries in which the company operates.
Knowledge & Other Requirements
Uphold and adhere to highest level of ethical conduct
Think strategically about compliance and risk, enabled by a deep understanding of business objectives, industry trends, and the regulatory landscape
Effectively collaborate, communicate, and work cross-functionally across Compliance and business organizations
Engage a mindset of continuous improvement and agility in the context of changing regulatory environments and organizational needs
