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Sr Director, Corporate Development

Gilead Sciences
Foster City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Mar 2025
💰 $338,250/yr($261,375/yr$338,250/yr)

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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 Sciences is looking to hire a full-time Senior Director for its Corporate Development team to lead strategic partnerships across oncology, virology and inflammation. The candidate will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Development, and be part of the core Corporate Development team.

Responsibilities

· Oversee and lead execution of corporate development opportunities involving strategic partnerships, investments, licensing, and/or acquisitions.

· Partner with key stakeholders across therapeutic areas, including research clinical, commercial, finance and program strategy leadership to develop business proposals that align with Gilead’s mission and growth strategy

· Develop and maintenance of strong external relationships with potential partners

· Coordinate diligence efforts and scientific reviews for identified opportunities; review opportunities and business cases with Gilead management

· Lead negotiations of term sheets and contracts with identified partners

· Oversee junior members of the corporate development team who will provide support on key transactions

Desirable Skill Sets

· Strong knowledge of drug development and biotech/pharma industry

· Proven track record of leading transactions and strong familiarity with negotiations and the contracting process

· Aptitude for quantitative analysis such as forecasting and valuation work

· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required

· Experience leading cross-functional teams and presenting business cases to executive management

· Passion for science and therapeutic clinical development

Basic Qualifications

· Minimum education and years of relevant experience, including experience in biotech/pharma sector and/or professional services (e.g. consulting, finance, legal, and/or corporate experience in a relevant function)

o B.S./B.A. + 14 or more years of experience or

o PhD/M.B.A./Masters + 12 or more years of experience or

o J.D. + 8 years of transaction specific experience and industry knowledge


 

The salary range for this position is: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compens

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