Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner

Role Summary

The Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will lead the HR function for Global Commercial & Corporate Affairs, partnering with the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and the Executive Vice President of Global Commercial & Corporate Affairs to support approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. The role reports to the EVP, HR and is a member of both the Gilead HR Leadership Team and the Commercial & Corporate Affairs Leadership Team. Located at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, California, the HRBP will provide proactive HR leadership, strategic direction, and practical solutions to drive growth, culture, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with broad HR experience in respected institutions and the credibility to connect with leaders across Commercial & Corporate Affairs as well as Gilead.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic human resources expertise to the Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Executive Vice President, Global Commercial & Corporate Affairs and their respective senior leadership teams to maximize organizational performance.
• Play an integral part of the Commercial & Corporate Affairs leadership team, bringing credibility and business knowledge to be consulted and actively contribute to overall business decisions.
• Lead a team of senior Human Resources Business Partners in all global regions by articulating a clear vision and supporting the overall organizational and HR model.
• Serve as a partner to business leaders. Ensure progressive human resource programs that have practical, measurable impact and, most importantly, provide business value. Advance the function by creating a strong sense of urgency for delivering results.
• Serve as a transformational change agent by leading and sponsoring approaches that encourage effectiveness and flexibility across the organization. Lead change management and cultural integration efforts required to continually transform the culture to one that is action- and patient-focused.
• Act as a trusted advisor, coach, and consultant for senior leaders to improve their performance through leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, change management skills, and effective employee relations management.
• Ensure organizational success in complex business situations such as mergers and acquisitions, workforce buildouts, and reorganizations.
• Influence leaders to make changes in organizational structure or processes to support growth within the organization.
• Responsible for identifying the need for HR programs or strategies to support business objectives, as well as strategic direction.
• Serve as an integrated part of the business, working with and advising the managers of respective client groups to align with and assist in accomplishing broader business objectives.
• Partner with the Gilead HR COEs to deliver services to the business in the areas of organizational development, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, training and development and talent acquisition.
• Participate and lead global HR initiatives including taking the lead on HR projects within the client group.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Required: 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with demonstrated success as an HRBP, including COE experience supporting business teams in biotechnology/pharma companies in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Required: Proven track record in driving organizational transformation, talent strategies, and HR operating model adoption at scale.
• Required: Strong business acumen, executive presence, and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Required: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Preferred: Experience working with or within Centers of Excellence and Shared Services HR structures is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking and Business Insight
• Agility and Change Leadership
• Collaborative Partnership
• Results Orientation and Accountability
• Inclusion and Talent Advocacy
• Data-Driven Decision Making