GTAL Global Strategies Counsel, HIV
Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
GTAL Global Strategies Counsel, HIV
United States - California - Foster City
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical
company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative
medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery
and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of
patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.
Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver
diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and
cardiovascular conditions.
Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because
we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we
are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and
points of view. 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.
When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by
enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come
join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values
inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is
constantly
Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our
interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be
asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and
months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing
employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our
teams.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this
job.
Job Description
The GTAL Global Strategies Counsel will report directly into the
GTAL Global Strategies Lead.
The GTAL Global Strategies Counsel is responsible for providing
primary legal and business conduct support for the Global
Commercial Product Strategy (GCPS), Global Medical Affairs (GMA)
and other global functions in the planning and execution of
activities related to an allocated Gilead therapeutic area and the
related Gilead products. The initial allocated responsibility will
be the HIV Therapeutic Area.
The Global Strategies Counsel also provides support and guidance to
Legal personnel in Gilead's affiliates outside the US regarding
such global activities and collaborates closely with the attorneys
within the GTAL team who support the allocated therapeutic area
activities in the US.
The GTAL Global Strategies Counsel will be a member of the GTAL
Global Strategies team and will collaborate closely with colleagues
in the GTAL Global Strategies team, Global Compliance team
colleagues, as well as other Legal function colleagues to ensure a
consistent approach to our global legal organization. The role will
be based at Gilead's offices in Foster City, USA.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
Serve as a key business partner and provide GTAL support to the
Global HIV TA focused functions (GCPS, GMA, Global Government
Affairs, Global Public Affairs, etc.) in delivering operational
excellence in a compliant manner. This includes handling
TA-specific matters, which may include:
- Providing legal and compliance advice with a focus on pipeline
activities, commercialization, promotion, marketing and advertising
of the Company's approved products;
- Counseling on anti-bribery, anti-kickback and related laws and
regulations;
- Appropriate interactions with and communications to healthcare
providers, industry associations, patients/patient organizations,
government agencies and other stakeholders;
- Supporting internal Global teams in Marketing, Medical Affairs,
Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Clinical Research, Intellectual
Property, Learning & Development, etc.;
- Collaborating with and supporting as needed other internal legal
functions such as International Country Legal, Compliance,
Corporate, Contracts, Litigation & Investigations, Competition,
Pricing & Access, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Information
Governance, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption; Regulatory Legal,
etc.;
- Providing legal support to a wide range of Company activities
such as advising on promotional review, evaluating proposed
corporate business plans, strategies, tactics, grant proposals,
research activities, funding requests, competitor complaints,
supporting regulatory actions, investigations, working groups, and
drafting and updating Company compliance policies, contracts, etc.;
and
- Recognizing and escalating matters of unusual risk, specialty or
complexity as appropriate.
As a member of the GTAL Global Strategies team, work with
colleagues to support the Global Compliance team and provide
insights to ensure that efficient and consistent legal and
healthcare compliance policies and processes are in place for
global functions, and to support Training and Monitoring
activities.
As a member of the GTAL Global Strategies team, work with
colleagues to ensure optimal interactions between GTAL and
International Legal (including regional counsel and country legal)
in relation to matters concerning the allocated TA, including
facilitating effective two-way communication/collaboration with
country legal on TA specific initiatives to:
- ensure awareness of TA matters and inform business-enabling local
counsel by country legal
- ensure alignment and consistency on relevant policy, procedure
and execution
- identify specific operational needs and priorities arising in
countries.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
An experienced lawyer from the biotech and/or pharmaceutical
industry.
Experience both at an operational level, such as country/ affiliate
counsel, as well as in global/regional roles.
Detailed requirements include:
A Juris Doctorate or fully qualified legal credentials in one or
more geographies of operations. Fully admitted to practice law in
the respective country or jurisdiction.
Professional experience in-house in biotech, pharmaceuticals or
other highly regulated industries or law firm advising in all
relevant areas of practice for these industries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and
ideally one or more other languages of the countries in which the
company operates.
Able to exercise judgment in working through complex issues and
independently determine and take appropriate action where precedent
may not exist.
In-depth understanding of business objectives and how those
translate into Legal's priorities to deliver practical advice and
guidance to the business.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, an inquisitive
mind, and the ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed
organization with multiple functions, together with a positive
attitude and strong work ethic.
Strong business partnering attitude; the maturity and awareness to
strike a balance between facilitating, enabling and challenging the
business.
Personal Competencies / Behaviors
The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and solutions
orientated, display personal and professional maturity and have a
strong work ethic and personal integrity.
Collaborative and culturally experienced team player that leads by
example.
Strong strategic thinking skills with ability to see the big
picture, and to formulate and execute strategy.
Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communication skills and
the ability to network, engage and partner with other functions and
establish positive relationships.
Strong business judgment with proven ability to identify and
address customer needs.
Strong organizational and project management skills and willingness
to take initiative.
Proven analytical skills and sound judgment, and a practical
approach to problem-solving.
Ability to practice Gilead's Core Values (Integrity, Inclusion,
Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability) and Leadership Commitments (I
AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution; I CARE and make time
for people; I LISTEN, speak openly and explain the "why"; and I
TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions.; I OWN the impact
of my words and actions).
For 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., Canada, Australia, and
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