Overview

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. We’re tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer by developing therapies that improve lives and expand global access. We’re looking for passionate and ambitious people who want to make a direct impact as part of a collaborative and inclusive team.

People Leaders are the cornerstone of 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

The Director of Corporate Development, as a member of the Search and Evaluation team, is responsible for identifying, engaging with, and assessing external preclinical and clinical-stage opportunities that align with Gilead’s R&D strategy. The role identifies and leads the evaluation of external opportunities, drives the cross‑functional scientific diligence of selected opportunities, and oversees the presentation of diligence findings to Gilead’s Senior leadership. The position focuses on identification and evaluation of external Oncology and Inflammation opportunities with support, as needed, for other Therapeutic areas including Inflammation and Technologies and Platforms. The role requires significant scientific expertise in Oncology, Inflammation, and/or Virology and substantial experience in drug discovery and/or development in Biotech/Pharma. It requires deep collaborative engagement within Corporate Development and with key stakeholders within Gilead’s R&D leadership, and involves collaboration with teams of functional delegates for diligence. The position enables close partnership with colleagues responsible for transactions/contracting and involvement in term sheets and contract negotiations. The role may offer opportunities for broader career development within Corporate Development, including potential future transition from a science-focused to a traditional transaction role, based on career aspirations.

Responsibilities and Job Functions

• Proactively identify, engage with, and evaluate external opportunities aligned with Gilead’s R&D Oncology and Inflammation strategies
• Collaborate with Gilead’s Competitive Intelligence group to understand therapeutic area landscapes and define competitive contexts for targets/programs of interest
• Present new opportunity summaries and recommendations to therapeutic area leadership at regular triage meetings
• Oversee and guide cross‑functional scientific diligence teams to evaluate opportunities and summarize assessments and recommendations
• Work with Corporate Development and cross‑functional diligence teams to prepare and present opportunity proposals to Senior Leadership governance committees for approval
• Be a highly collaborative and inclusive member of the Corporate Development organization
• Partner with Corporate Development Business leads to help define structure and terms for proposals
• Opportunity to gain financial, business, and contracting experience and potential for future transitions within Corporate Development

Minimum Required Education And Years Of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience OR
• Master's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR
• PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or grounds as required by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations in the job application process may be requested by contacting ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com.