[Hiring] Senior Counsel II – Development Legal Business Partner @Gilead Sciences

Role Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Gilead is seeking a development and regulatory counsel to join its Global Development & PDM Legal Business Partner team. The candidate will serve as a primary point of contact for the business, be responsible for advising and collaborating on a range of regulatory and development matters throughout the product lifecycle, liaise with other legal experts, and develop solutions for complex business matters.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and possess a strong knowledge of U.S. pharmaceutical regulatory laws, rules and regulations, industry practices and standards, and have demonstrated experience in analyzing complex issues and developing innovative solutions to business challenges. The candidate will possess a strong business acumen and legal expertise to proactively identify, analyze, and navigate potential legal and compliance considerations and risk within areas of responsibility and formulate and communicate compliant and practical solutions that meet business objectives.

The candidate will work closely with:

• Regulatory Affairs
• Regulatory CMC
• Quality
• Global Patient Safety
• Program Strategy Teams (PSTs)
• Development Teams
• Clinical
• Global affiliates

While this position is posted as remote, candidates who are based in Foster City, CA and able to work onsite are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree; active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience supporting clients in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably at a multinational company and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm, or a combination of both.

Requirements

• Experience advising clients on FDA and regulatory matters, preferably with some device expertise.
• Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical recommendations and solutions and clearly communicate requirements and rationale for advice.
• Ability to manage workload priorities in a matrixed environment.
• Experience handling multiple projects in fast-paced environment, with a high degree of client service orientation, and performing successfully in cross-functional teams.
• Able to independently handle complex matters with minimal supervision and an understanding of when to elevate issues to senior management for awareness or decision-making.
• Proven judgment in working through complex issues, including those with significant strategic risk considerations.
• Demonstration of excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Consistent demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Inclusion, Excellence and Integrity.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position: Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00; Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role).
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Critical Success Factors

• Judgment: Demonstrates expertise and sound judgment, understands how assigned responsibilities support Gilead’s business objectives, and is able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice.
• Collaboration: Works in close collaboration with others to gain a firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources.
• Anticipation: Anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives; proactively recognizes challenges.
• Influencing Skills: Builds strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their 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.