Senior Director, Enterprise & Employee Communications

Internal Communications Leader For Employee Experience And Change Communications

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.

Gilead is seeking an experienced communications leader to join our growing Internal Communications team as the lead for Employee Experience and Change Communications. In this role, you will shape and align communications related to critical enterprise priorities including transformation initiatives, corporate strategy, and people and culture programs. You will work closely with the broader Internal Communications team to deliver high-impact communications and experiences that engage, connect, and inspire employees.

This professional will operate with a high degree of autonomy and authority to define and implement enterprise-wide communication strategies, making decisions that influence organizational direction. The scope of this role is global, requiring coordination across regions to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with enterprise priorities.

We are looking for someone with a proven ability to engage employees, proactively shape culture, and implement large-scale initiatives in a dynamic environmentideally within a high-profile brand.

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a strong track record of partnering with a range of leaders, demonstrating business acumen, and leveraging storytelling to drive business growth. You will serve as a strategic communications partner to leaders across the company - including the Office of the CEO, Strategy, and HR - and collaborate with the Executive Director of Employee Communications & Engagement to design operational and strategic approaches that support Gilead's next chapter.

This leader will also play a pivotal role in establishing new cross-functional collaboration models to support enterprise-wide employee engagement, people initiatives, and change communications. The role requires someone who can envision new directions, execute tactically, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include :

• Develop and execute strategic communications for high-profile initiatives across HR, Corporate Strategy, Operations, IT, and Real Estate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and internal partners, ensuring decisions reflect the employee perspective.
• Design and implement employee-centered strategies for key moments (e.g., corporate strategy, culture, performance and compensation, talent development, and major change initiatives).
• Elevate the Employee Communications & Engagement Center of Excellence by developing best practices and processes that strengthen the team's operating model and enhance engagement with business partners.
• Support the creation of modern, effective communications approaches across internal channels, such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, etc.
• Develop communications materials, including plans, talking points, scripts, and Q&A documents; shape messaging to advance organizational priorities.
• Lead communications for change initiatives and organizational transformation, meeting fast-paced milestones while keeping employees at the center.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and manage relationships with external agency partners.
• Establish KPIs and feedback loops to measure effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Analyze and communicate results, using data to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
• Oversee internal communications channels and optimize for reach and impact.

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The salary range for this position is : $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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.

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, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

For current Gilead employees and contractors : Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.