Global Head of Talent and Growth

$274,635 - $355,410/Yr

1010 Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Foster City, CA

Full-time - Senior

Foster City, CA

About the position

The Global Head of Talent and Growth at Gilead Sciences is responsible for designing and executing the company's talent and leadership development strategy. This role aims to build a high-performing, agile, and future-ready workforce by developing frameworks and programs that nurture high-potential talent and strengthen leadership capabilities across all levels of the organization. The position is critical for supporting Gilead's culture and ensuring alignment between talent strategies and business goals, focusing on creating a sustainable leadership pipeline and fostering a culture of continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development, and retention of high-growth talent, ensuring a robust succession planning process and leadership pipeline for critical roles.
• Drive innovation in talent practices and approaches to align current talent with future needs.
• Ensure annual programs and processes support realization of talent and performance outcomes and are user-friendly.
• Drive the design and delivery of world-class leadership development experiences tailored for different leadership levels.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to senior leaders to support their growth and effectiveness.
• Oversee the creation of growth journeys and innovative tools that encourage continuous learning and development.
• Build an ecosystem to support continuous growth, including the Gilead Leadership Academy.
• Drive the design and rollout of global learning programs that foster skills development and leadership readiness.
• Integrate Inclusion and Diversity principles into all talent and leadership growth initiatives.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in talent development, leadership development, or a related field, with significant experience in global or regional roles.
• At least 5 years leading global teams.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing talent and leadership growth strategies at scale in a global, matrixed organization.
• Experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and succession planning with demonstrated success in building leadership capabilities.
• Strong expertise in vertical/adult development, leadership development methodologies, talent management frameworks, and employee engagement strategies.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to influence and inspire leaders across all levels.
• Deep understanding of driving cultural and behavioral change in organizations through talent and leadership strategies.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, delivering high-impact results.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders globally.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a biopharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with innovative learning tools and technology.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off.