Director, Talent Management

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Foster City, CA 94420

United States

Posted July 4, 2025

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Valid until August 3, 2025

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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

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses

worldwide.

Director, Talent Management

About the role:

The Director, Talent Management will lead in developing tools and approaches to support our Talent Management strategy, specifically related to identification and assessment of both talent and the role and/ or capability needs for the future.

This role will work with the Talent, Development and Inclusion team, HR Business partners, People partners, HR Shared Services, and business leaders to develop innovative approaches, as well as clear discipline and practices to support talent development. The Director, Talent Management will partner in defining what we mean by talent and the role of talent in an AI-enabled workforce, inclusive ways to identify talent and targeted approaches to develop talent, depending on the segment. The role will also partner to ensure we are aligning Talent to Value and diagnosing key talent requirements across the business to inform development focus and opportunities.

This role reports to the Global Head of Talent and Growth and is based in Foster City, California.

Responsibilities:

Leads the team responsible for end-to-end yearly talent cycle with a focus on building a system and processes that enable high-performance, learning, growth, and engaged employees.
Ensures the continuous improvement and innovation of talent systems, programs, and processes incorporating stakeholder feedback.
Leads in the design, execution, and monitoring of the identification, assessment, and development approaches and solutions to improve the depth and capabilities of Gilead’s global talent.
Manages the talent review, succession planning, and performance process from start-of-year goal setting to end-of-year conversations including the analysis of results and data. Monitors the subsequent assessment and development activities that support the organization in developing an adequate pool of talent.
Ensures approach to strengthens management’s ability to identify and assess talent and support development planning.
Diagnoses critical needs across talent segments and develops innovative approaches to support accelerated development.
Partners with HR Business Partners, and People Partners to embed Talent to Value practices and ensure oversight of Value Creating roles. Supports in identifying critical challenges to support and enable success in the role.
Works across the Talent, Development and Inclusion COE to ensure talent identification, assessment and development practices are integrated and supported.
Monitors the development of key talent and coordinates with HR Business Partners and People partners to have development plans in place and achieved while ensuring readiness for next likely assignment.
Takes a key role in the coaching and development planning for key leadership talent.
Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure proactive planning and prioritization for pipelining where key gaps are identified in succession planning and/ or where key roles require.
Continually monitors bench strength and ensures plans are in place to address gaps.

Expertise:

12+ years with BS/BA; 10+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
Progressive experience in talent management and/or human capital experience people / leadership development (in either an HR internal role or HR consulting role working directly in Human Capital or Leadership/ talent management consulting)
Experience advising and guiding leaders and managers in talent and leadership practices in a global environment.
Expertise in designing, integrating, and operationalizing talent management/development across a global organization.

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 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.
Has a customer focused approach and embeds into mindset, practice and methodology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to simplify and integrate complex concepts and ideas.
Demonstrates development focus by seeking feedback and acting on it and providing feedback to others.

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.

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 process may contact for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.

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

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses

worldwide.

Director, Talent Management

About the role:

The Director, Talent Management will lead in developing tools and approaches to support our Talent Management strategy, specifically related to identification and assessment of both talent and the role and/ or capability needs for the future.

This role will work with the Talent, Development and Inclusion team, HR Business partners, People partners, HR Shared Services, and business leaders to develop innovative approaches, as well as clear discipline and practices to support talent development. The Director, Talent Management will partner in defining what we mean by talent and the role of talent in an AI-enabled workforce, inclusive ways to identify talent and targeted approaches to develop talent, depending on the segment. The role will also partner to ensure we are aligning Talent to Value and diagnosing key talent requirements across the business to inform development focus and opportunities.

This role reports to the Global Head of Talent and Growth and is based in Foster City, California.

Responsibilities:

Leads the team responsible for end-to-end yearly talent cycle with a focus on building a system and processes that enable high-performance, learning, growth, and engaged employees.
Ensures the continuous improvement and innovation of talent systems, programs, and processes incorporating stakeholder feedback.
Leads in the design, execution, and monitoring of the identification, assessment, and development approaches and solutions to improve the depth and capabilities of Gilead’s global talent.
Manages the talent review, succession planning, and performance process from start-of-year goal setting to end-of-year conversations including the analysis of results and data. Monitors the subsequent assessment and development activities that support the organization in developing an adequate pool of talent.
Ensures approach to strengthens management’s ability to identify and assess talent and support development planning.
Diagnoses critical needs across talent segments and develops innovative approaches to support accelerated development.
Partners with HR Business Partners, and People Partners to embed Talent to Value practices and ensure oversight of Value Creating roles. Supports in identifying critical challenges to support and enable success in the role.
Works across the Talent, Development and Inclusion COE to ensure talent identification, assessment and development practices are integrated and supported.
Monitors the development of key talent and coordinates with HR Business Partners and People partners to have development plans in place and achieved while ensuring readiness for next likely assignment.
Takes a key role in the coaching and development planning for key leadership talent.
Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure proactive planning and prioritization for pipelining where key gaps are identified in succession planning and/ or where key roles require.
Continually monitors bench strength and ensures plans are in place to address gaps.

Expertise:

12+ years with BS/BA; 10+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
Progressive experience in talent management and/or human capital experience people / leadership development (in either an HR internal role or HR consulting role working directly in Human Capital or Leadership/ talent management consulting)
Experience advising and guiding leaders and managers in talent and leadership practices in a global environment.
Expertise in designing, integrating, and operationalizing talent management/development across a global organization.

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 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.
Has a customer focused approach and embeds into mindset, practice and methodology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to simplify and integrate complex concepts and ideas.
Demonstrates development focus by seeking feedback and acting on it and providing feedback to others.

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.

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 process may contact for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.

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The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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*.

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

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