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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.

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.

Job Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life‑threatening illnesses worldwide.

The Opportunity

Gilead is seeking a seasoned compensation professional to join our Total Rewards team as a Principal Compensation Consultant. This individual contributor role will lead our global market pricing strategy and administration, ensuring our compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals across 40+ countries. You will be a key driver of external benchmarking, salary range design, vendor management and compensation analytics, with a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Market Pricing Strategy & Administration

• Own the global market pricing process, including survey participation, job matching and data analysis.
• Lead the design and maintenance of global salary structures and ranges using Better Comp.
• Evaluate and manage compensation survey vendors and peer list strategy.
• Develop and maintain compensation guidelines for recruiters and managers.
• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

Global Compensation Expertise

• Provide consultative support across regions, ensuring alignment with local practices and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze compensation data across 40+ countries to identify trends and inform strategy.

Analytics & Insights

• Deliver high-impact compensation analyses and modeling to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including HRSS, People Analytics and HR Technology.
• Contribute to the evolution of compensation practices through innovation.
• Support executive compensation initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, preferably in a global organization or master's degree with 6 years of the relevant compensation experience.
• Strong expertise in market pricing, salary range design and compensation survey management.
• Experience with Better Comp and Workday required.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with compensation programs such as merit cycles and bonus plans.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach and strong attention to detail.
• Biotech, pharmaceutical or life sciences experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in compensation process design and optimization.
• Detail‑oriented and well organised, with strong time‑management skills.
• Team player who can easily handle shifting priorities and multi‑tasking in a deadline‑oriented environment.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way you manage your team.
• Develop Talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of your employees and coach them on current performance and future potential.
• Empower Teams – connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose and organizational objectives, and holding them accountable.

The salary range for this position is: $169,320.00 – $219,120.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.

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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thought and opinion.

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.