Senior Director, Development Functions Finance - Foster City, CA

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 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. 

This Sr. Finance Leader will oversee, develop and coach a team of 5 - 8 financial professionals to drive high impact financial analysis, forecasting, reporting and month end close deliverables.   

The successful candidate will provide guidance on strategic, operational, and financial issues to the supported areas, including driving financial efficiency, operational effectiveness, and strategic workforce solutions.  

Success in this role will require the ability to cultivate strong trust and influence with Sr. Leadership across the Development Functions areas. This person will be viewed as the business partner that provides strategic direction and is seen as the “go to person” for business financial analysis, insight, and counsel.  

Key competencies: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills: An inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions are required.  

• Collaboration & Credibility: Builds trust and credibility across functions; viewed as a go-to resource for financial insight and strategic counsel. 

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Demonstrates foresight, problem-solving skills, analytical rigor, and a deep understanding of business drivers. 

• Influence & Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.  

• Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top finance talent; fosters a high-performance culture.  

• Results Orientation: Thrives in a dynamic environment; consistently delivers high-quality outcomes and drives accountability.  

• Change Leadership: Proactive and innovative; challenges the status quo and leads transformation initiatives with confidence and clarity.  

Capabilities and Requirements: 

• 14+ years of relevant experience wit