Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President, Global Legal Business Partners
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expGilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for life-threatening diseases. The Senior Vice President, Global Legal Business Partners, will lead the legal strategy for various teams, manage a global team of attorneys, and ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Set the vision and strategy for the Global Legal Business Partners function, ensuring alignment with Gilead’s enterprise priorities and business objectives
Oversee legal support for all major business units (Commercial, Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Value & Access, etc.), ensuring seamless integration of legal advice into business decision-making
Lead cross-functional collaboration, embedding legal and compliance considerations into product development, launches, market access, pricing, and strategic initiatives globally
Serve as a senior legal advisor for high-impact, high-risk matters, including regulatory approvals, major transactions, and litigation
Advise on enterprise-level crisis management strategies and reputational risk mitigation in collaboration with executive leadership
Stay ahead of evolving global regulatory landscapes, including emerging markets, AI regulation, and digital health compliance frameworks, to anticipate risks and opportunities
Drive operational rigor, process simplification, and continuous improvement across the global legal function
Leverage advanced technologies, including AI and data analytics, to optimize legal operations, enhance compliance monitoring, and deliver predictive insights for risk management
Ensure ethical governance and compliance in the use of AI and emerging technologies within legal and business processes
Establish KPIs and leverage analytics to measure legal function effectiveness and inform strategic decisions
Oversee relationships with external counsel, optimizing value, cost efficiency, and quality of legal services
Stay ahead of legal, regulatory, and industry trends, providing strategic thought leadership and embedding best practices
Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive, and diverse global legal team
Ensure robust succession planning, development plans, and mentorship for all leaders and staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement
Foster a culture of innovation within the legal function to anticipate future challenges and leverage emerging technologies
Champion DEI and justice initiatives, shaping the legal function’s culture and impact
Partner with executive leadership, other legal and compliance departments, and global business leaders to shape and execute enterprise strategy
Lead the legal function’s contribution to governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Influence policy, shape department practices, and drive engagement strategies for legal and compliance reviews
Provide legal insights and governance support to the Board of Directors and investor-facing functions, ensuring transparency and compliance
Serve as a visible leader and representative for Gilead in external forums, industry associations, and stakeholder engagements
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate or equivalent advanced legal degree; admitted to practice in relevant jurisdictions
15+ years of progressive legal experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or highly regulated industries, with significant global and leadership responsibility
Deep expertise in pharmaceutical laws and regulations, compliance, and business partnering
Proven ability to lead large, matrixed teams and drive enterprise-wide impact
Exceptional business judgment, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills
Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing, diverse teams
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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