Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Role Summary

Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner for the Global Commercial Strategy and Operations (GCSO) organization. Partners with senior business leaders to translate objectives into workforce strategies for a ~260-person global commercial function spanning strategy, decision sciences, and operations. Primary support to the Senior VP, GCSO and VP-level leadership, with a key role in planning and delivering HR programs and services. Based in Foster City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Development: Partner with clients to plan and implement workforce strategies, drive organizational effectiveness, and manage change.
• Strategic Advisor: Act as an integrated business partner, advising leaders on operating model development, organization structure, resource plans, and processes to align with product team deliverables.
• Talent Acquisition, Assessment and Development: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Global Mobility to attract, develop, and retain talent; analyze data to improve performance, retention, engagement, and experience; drive talent management, development planning, and succession planning.
• Team Effectiveness: Support high-performing teams through chartering, feedback loops, and clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Talent Development & Inclusion: Develop leadership and manager capability; support career development and embed Inclusion & Diversity strategies.
• HR Programs & Services: Ensure seamless delivery of enterprise HR programs; identify needs and deliver HR programs or strategies; develop and deliver HR presentations as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: MS/MA with 12+ years in Human Resources; or BS/BA with 14+ years in Human Resources; or High School diploma with 18+ years in Human Resources.
• Preferred: BS/BA with emphasis in HR or Business; Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred: 8+ years of HR business partner experience with in-depth HR practices across functions; strong strategic partnership experience with senior executives; experience in life sciences, healthcare, or pharma/biotech.
• Preferred: Ability to translate business objectives into talent priorities; strong leadership and inclusion focus; excellent communication and conflict management skills; knowledge of employment laws and policies; model for Gilead core values and People Leader Accountabilities.

Education

• BS or BA degree (preferred with emphasis in HR or Business); Master’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Strategic HR partnership
• Organizational development and change management
• Talent acquisition, assessment, and development
• Leadership development and inclusion strategies
• HR program design and delivery
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate objectives into talent priorities
• Effective communication, listening, and interpersonal skills