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Director, Commercial Learning and Development

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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.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. 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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

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

Reporting to the Exec. Director, US Commercial Learning and Development, this role oversees the development of all training curriculum, provides expertise in implementation and sustainment of the program, and mentors a team of therapeutic area training managers.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of learning and development programs for China
• Lead and guide new‑hire orientation, onboarding and knowledge/skill‑based training
• Design, develop and deliver employee development programs with HR Business Partners
• Partner with management to define training needs through determination of knowledge gaps and needs assessment
• Actively seek out new, cutting‑edge technology to further improve training initiatives and build efficiency
• Stay abreast of and leverage Gilead best practices and industry best practices
• Support process for evaluating training effectiveness; revise training and/or plan as needed
• Identify, develop and deploy appropriate learning mechanisms including instructor‑led and web‑based acknowledgement training
• Drive strategic management of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Incorporate motivating, creative and interactive training techniques to enhance the training experience and maximize learning and retention
• Formulate management development criteria, programs and training across all therapeutic areas
• Partner with senior members of various internal departments to ensure learning and development understand strategic vision
• Use broad strategic thinking to analyze characteristics of the business environment and challenges to developing training needs
• Analyze ROI for training expenditure and make changes to keep training relevant and valuable
• Partner with other regional commercial operations function leads to establish highly strategic plans and objectives

Knowledge & Skills

• 12+ years of work experience with a bachelor's degree, including 10+ years related to training, sales and sales management in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry, with 3+ years in commercial training
• OR 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to lead, interact, resolve conflict and drive consensus across cultures
• Strong negotiation, influencing, consulting and proven project‑management skills
• Proven curriculum development and instructional design skills
• Fundamental understanding of business strategy and the link between HR initiatives and business initiatives
• Independent work and ability to manage multiple projects
• Expertise with web‑based training tools and high level technical and computer skills
• Understanding of learning principles and application in a technical business environment
• Experience in learning design and development process
• Medical or clinical background is a plus
• Experience in HIV, HBV and HCV is a plus
• High proficiency in English, both spoken and written
• Advanced degree preferred (MS, MBA or Doctorate)

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – model inclusion, embed diversity value, and manage teams with respect for diversity.
• Develop Talent – coach employees on current performance and future potential, ensuring timely feedback and development.
• Empower Teams – align goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, hold teams to account, and remove barriers.

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 – $272,250.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary. This position may also be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary), paid time off, and a benefits package including company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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 will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non‑job related characteristics or prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [...@gilead.com]. Information about equal employment opportunity protections is available in Gilead's Know Your Rights poster.

Gilead Sciences will not disclose or discriminate regarding pay information. Employees who have pay‑access must not disclose compensation to others unless permitted by law or policy. Our environment respects individual differences and promotes a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct, supporting diversity of thought and opinion.

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