Sr Sustainability Specialist

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
 

The Senior Specialist, Sustainability Engagement Program, will be a key driver of Gilead’s internal sustainability culture. This role is focused on engaging our global workforce, embedding sustainable practices into our daily operations, and communicating our environmental initiatives effectively across the company. You will be responsible for coordinating employee-led green initiatives, developing programs for sustainable corporate events and travel, and creating compelling content to educate and inspire our colleagues.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Employee Engagement: Develop and coordinate company-wide sustainability engagement campaigns and events. Act as the primary liaison and operational leader for Gilead's internal "Green Team" network, empowering employee champions to drive local initiatives.

• Internal Communications: Create and manage a consistent pipeline of internal communications to build awareness and educate employees on our sustainability strategy, goals, and achievements. This includes writing articles, producing stories, and creating presentations.

• Digital Content Management: Administer and refresh content for internal sustainability web pages, SharePoint sites, and other digital channels to ensure information is current, engaging, and easily accessible to all employees.

• Sustainable Events: Partner with Corporate Travel, Meetings & Events, and Facilities teams to develop and execute strategies for more sustainable corporate travel, meetings, and on-site events.

• Program Management: Support the broader sustainability team by coordinating projects, tracking key performance indicators for engagement programs, and gathering feedback to continuously improve and communicate on our initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders to align sustainability engagement with broader company culture and communications efforts.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Essential:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business, or a related field OR 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing employee engagement or internal communications campaigns.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft clear, compelling, and accessible content for a diverse corporate audience.

• Experience managing digital content and platforms (e.g., intranet, SharePoint, or similar).

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• A passion for sustainability and the ability to translate complex environmental topics into relatable and actionable initiatives.

• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different teams and functions.

Desirable:

• Experience in a corporate sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) role is a plus.

• Experience with event planning or developing sustainable procurement guidelines.

• Familiarity with graphic design or video production tools for creating engaging content.

• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.

 

The salary range for this position is: $126,820.00 - $164,120.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including