Sr Director, U.S. Ethics & Compliance Advisor, Medical Affairs

Gilead Sciences United States - New Jersey - Parsippany Updated 13 October 2026
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Job description

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 This position is office based/hybrid located in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ. As the Sr Director, U.S. Ethics & Compliance Advisor, Medical Affairs, you will report into the Executive Director, U.S. Ethics & Compliance Advisor and you will... Act as the key point of ethics and compliance support for relevant US Medical Affairs activities Partner with leaders across Legal, Commercial, Medical, Clinical Development to build and integrate the compliance program into the US Medical Organization. Advise and provide guidance on Ethical Medical-Commercial interactions 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 Global Business Legal org and other compliance teams to help ensure the organization operates within ethical and compliance frameworks Lead, inspire, and develop the team, fostering a high-performance culture. Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to enhance the team’s capabilities and effectiveness Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and Fourteen Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Twelve Years' Experience OR PhD and Twelve Years' Experience Preferred Qualifications: 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. Management experience and ability to mentor and supervise a team of professionals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 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: Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. 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 * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. <br

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