Vice President, Enterprise Communications & Employee Engagement

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, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in innovative treatments that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of both early- and late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to creating a healthier world for all people.

Gilead is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Vice President of Enterprise & Employee Engagement. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing a proactive and comprehensive internal communications and employee engagement strategy that aligns with Gilead’s business goals, inspires employees, and fosters a deep sense of pride and belonging across the global organization.

As the Head of Enterprise & Employee Engagement, this leader will drive a unified strategy, provide expert guidance, and execute a consistent, long-term vision across internal communications, talent engagement, leadership communications, and R&D communications. They will spearhead efforts to inform, engage, and energize employees, supporting change initiatives and celebrating Gilead’s culture, values, and achievements. Additionally, this role will establish a forward-thinking approach to science, innovation, and pipeline storytelling—deepening employee connection to Gilead’s mission and strengthening the company’s external leadership in these critical areas. They will oversee a global team of approximately 10 professionals, collaborating closely with agency partners and senior business leaders. This highly visible leadership role reports to the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and is based at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

Internal Enterprise Communications

• Define and lead the strategic vision and execution of Gilead’s internal communications across the entire enterprise to ensure alignment with our mission, values and strategic priorities.

• Lead enterprise-wide messaging initiatives that support clarity, change adoption, and cultural cohesion – including the integration of new employees and inclusion.

• Partner with leaders across Public Affairs and business functions to ensure people leaders are equipped to communicate critical news, priorities, and HR initiatives with consistency and impact.

• Guide storytelling strategies that connect employees to company goals, while ensuring messaging is accessible, resonates with employees, and is well-distributed across channels, including digital channels (i.e., employee intranet, digital screens).

• Act as a trusted and strategic partner to key stakeholders, including HR, IT and Operations Leadership teams, to embed communications into key business initiatives and transformation efforts.

Employee Engagement & Talent

• Design and lead employee engagement strategies that inspire, recognize and connect Gilead’s global workforce through meaningful programs and events, such as State of Gilead, Science Da