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Principal Compensation ConsultantGilead Sciences • San Francisco, CA, United States
Principal Compensation Consultant

Principal Compensation Consultant

Gilead Sciences • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Overview

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.

The Opportunity

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

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 BetterComp.
  • 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 relevant compensation experience.
  • Strong expertise in market pricing, salary range design, and compensation survey management.
  • Experience with BetterComp 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 organized, with strong time management skills.
  • Team player who can handle shifting priorities and multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment.
  • Other information

    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. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary by role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

    Gilead is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants may contact accommodations@grcareers.com for assistance in the application process.

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

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