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Job Description
 

The Senior Vice President, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer will be accountable for developing, evolving, and administering Gilead's ethics and compliance programs to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Reporting to Keeley Cain Wettan, the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer will drive a culture of ethical and compliant yet commercially sound decision making and be an enterprise business partner across Gilead's business.

The Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer will play a critical role across the organization, partnering with senior leaders to establish, model, and reinforce the highest standards of ethical behavior and conduct while providing expertise, consultation, and assessments in matters related to compliance, audit, and risk. They will implement and oversee company-wide programs reflecting industry best practice for compliance monitoring, reporting, risk assessment, and remediation. The Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer will proactively build a culture of compliance and business enablement within their function and with the business at large.

The Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer will have direct access to both the Gilead Leadership Team and Board of Directors. Partnership with both groups is critical; the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer will have high levels of business acumen and will bring a partnership driven approach to the GLT and Board.

This role will be based in Foster City, CA.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to

Keeley Cain Wettan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Legal and Compliance

Direct Reports

Total team of approx. 60

Vice President, Global Compliance Operations

Executive Director, Privacy and Cyber Security

Executive Director, Global Ethics & Compliance Advisors

Executive Director, U.S. Ethics & Compliance Advisors

Executive Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations

Executive Director, Integrated Risk Team   

Other key relationships

Gilead Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Applicable regulators

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and direct Gilead’s global ethics and compliance strategy for the Company in partnership with the Gilead Leadership Team (GLT) and other members of senior management to identify, assess and mitigate compliance risks while supporting the Company’s long-term growth and objectives.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the GLT on the development and implementation of the Global Compliance Program, articulating the value of ethics and compliance as a driver of sustainable growth, patient trust, and corporate reputation while mitigating compliance risks.
• Drive the evolution of the Compliance function through the integration of innovative tools, including AI, digital platforms, and predictive analytics, enabling more proactive, data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation across the enterprise.
• Assess and strengthen the effectiveness of the Compliance organization, operating model, governance, and talent capabilities to ensure alignment with the Company’s strategic priorities, risk profile, and evolving business needs.
• Lead enterprise-wide compliance risk assessment and monitoring activities of the Compliance Program, as well as staying abreast of industry and enforcement developments, to and recommend policy, governance, or procedure modifications when necessary.
• Provide leadership, escalation, and reporting on compliance matters and initiatives within the business to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel, members of the