Director of Programs, Gilead Foundation, Public Affairs
Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Job Description:
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers,
develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of
unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of
patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.
Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in
North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.We are seeking a skilled and
experienced candidate to join our Public Affairs team. Reporting to
the Executive Director, this role will lead the Creating Possible
Fund and other programs for the Gilead Foundation. This position
will be located in Foster City, CA (flexible).Gilead Foundation is
currently seeking a Program Director to join the team and lead a
grantmaking portfolio and strategy across the Creating Possible
Fund, a new initiative to advance health equity. The initial focus
of the Fund is to advance health prosperity through education
equity.Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Implement a grantmaking strategy aligned with the philanthropic
goals and objectives of the Gilead Foundation and rooted in local
context and conditions; draft grant write-ups, periodic program
reports and briefing papers for internal and external stakeholders;
and present strong proposals to internal approval committees.
- Develop strategic and tactical plans to bring Gilead Foundation
initiatives to life, with goals aligned with mission and priorities
and in close collaboration with Corporate Communications
- Identify potential partners and projects that are consistent
with the Foundation's philanthropic goals; review proposals and
determine funding recommendations; provide primary program support
for the maintenance of active grants including regular
communications and problem solving with partners and consultants,
report review, analysis and feedback; maintain an open, ongoing
relationship with community leaders.
- Lead cross-functional committees and meetings to review grant
recommendations; provide updates on grantee progress; determine
technical assistance needs of grantees; plan convening, evaluation
and communications activities; and share and reflect on experiences
in the field and related program activity.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with grantees and
nonprofit leaders; communicate the Foundation's philanthropic
strategy to multiple internal constituencies; provide local
leadership teams with frequent updates about portfolio partners and
community priorities; coordinate local presence and leadership
involvement in local, state, and regional events.
- Create high-quality written content that conveys Gilead
Foundation's mission and purpose narrative, including program and
initiative narratives, case studies, impact outcome summaries, blog
posts, fact sheets, FAQs, executive briefing materials and
presentations
- Ensure we are driving integrated storytelling and editorial
themes across social impact and philanthropic communications
outlets to tell a cohesive story to internal and external
audiences, in close collaboration with Corporate
Communications
- Assist in the development and planning of key initiatives,
collaborating with a cross-functional team in developing key
messages
- Build and maintain close relationships with key partners to
help capture the impact of our programs and initiatives, and tell
stories that bring this impact to life
- Manage partnerships with select stakeholders to position Gilead
Foundation as a thought leader and enable connections and
partnership opportunities across the ecosystemKnowledge, Experience
and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree required with 10 years of relevant
experience; advanced degree in education, law, public health,
business administration or another relevant field strongly
preferred or Master's degree with 8 years of relevant
experience
- Deep knowledge of public and charter school systems is
required; direct experience working with adolescent-age students
strongly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership in the education field with significant
experience working with leading nonprofit, government and/or
philanthropic leaders in the specific context of education
equity
- Adept at soliciting and synthesizing various viewpoints, and
deep understanding of the connection points between business and
social impact
- Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience in
philanthropy, especially in corporate foundations, and deep subject
matter expertise of the rules and regulations specific to private
foundations.
- Passion for Gilead Foundation's mission; deep knowledge of and
experience related to health equity and health justice
- Executive presence with an ability to serve as a trusted
counsel to leadership and ability to influence without direct
authority even at the organizational level
- Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills; comfort in
presenting to and interacting with senior executives across the
company
- Significant operations expertise and budget management
skills
- A collaborative mindset and genuine desire to partner with
peers across the organization
- Ability to develop and nurture relationships in an open and
inclusive way, serving as a connector between disparate areas
within Gilead and the Foundation
- Understanding of grant making and the nonprofit sector; ability
to assess the leadership, track record, fiscal health and capacity
of a nonprofit organization
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically
about program design and implementation
- Commitment to pursuing equity and addressing root causes of
health outcomes disparitiesFor jobs in the United States:As an
equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a
diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and
selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color,
religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability, genetic information or
characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or
other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds
specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to
ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era
Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation
in the job application process may contact for assistance.Following
extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business
implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead
has made the decision to require all U.S. employees and contractors
to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment.
"Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a
two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been
administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a
sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or
disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a
reasonable accommodation.---For more information about equal
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differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of
our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the
individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work
environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote
and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and
opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log
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