Associate Director, HR Program Management

Gilead

  • Foster City, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 DescriptionGilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status.Are you energized by leading big, bold initiatives that cut across functions, challenge the status quo, and drive real impact? Join our Gilead HR PMO team as a Project Manager focused on high-visibility, special projects that maximize the potential and engagement of every employee. We’re looking for a versatile leader who can step into a wide range of strategic HR initiatives – from simplifying core HR processes, to enabling digital experience implementations, supporting global reorganizations and driving operational improvement projects – bringing structure, insight, change management and momentum wherever it’s needed most. You’ll work across Talent Acquisition, Talent, Development & Inclusion, Total Rewards, HR Shared Services, HR Technology, and more—navigating complex, cross-functional efforts that require clarity, connection, and follow-through.What You’ll DoLead cross-functional HR initiatives from opportunity definition and scoping to execution—ensuring alignment, progress, and impact across domainsApply consulting skills to identify opportunities, frame problems, and shape solution approachesAct as a connector and integrator, ensuring visibility, communication, and momentum across teams and workstreamsPartner with HR leaders and initiative sponsors to define success, structure work, and translate vision into deliveryDrive clarity in ambiguous situations and anticipate risks, integration points, and stakeholder needsPrepare compelling updates and insights for HR Leadership and executive audiencesFacilitate smooth transitions for completed work, ensuring sustainability and ownership handoffsContribute to improving how we execute, collaborate, and lead as an HR functionBasic Qualifications:8+ years of relevant experience and a BS OR 6+ years of relevant experience and an MBAExperience should include 3+ years of participation in cross-functional project management activitiesStrong consulting toolkit—problem framing, opportunity shaping, and effort structuring across varied HR topicsPreferred Qualifications:10+ years of experience in project leadership, strategy execution, transformation, or HR consulting within a corporate environmentProven ability to influence without authority, engage stakeholders at all levels, and drive alignment in matrixed settingsExperience working across multiple HR domains (e.g., Talent, Total Rewards, Ops, Tech)Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity, influence, and insightProficiency in project collaboration and planning tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Miro, Teams)A collaborative, resourceful, and growth-oriented mindset that matches our team cultureWhy Join GileadBe a culture builder: You’ll help shape not just what we do—but how we do it, and how we show up as a teamLead from the center: Work across the HR function and beyond, influencing the moments that matter mostHigh-impact portfolio: Take on meaningful initiatives that shape the future of work, leadership, and employee experienceWork with a team that cares: We enable teams to do what they do best by driving to outcomes and integrating processes and teams across HR so that our programs and services deliver great employee experiences.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 andrealize 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: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. 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.
For jobs in the United States:Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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. 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 process may contact for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the poster.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.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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