Sr. Director, Investor Relations

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.

Job 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.

Position

We are seeking a Sr. Director, Investor Relations for our Foster City Campus.

The Sr. Director of Investor Relations will be responsible for evolving and executing a strategic Investor Relations program that is already recognized as best‑in‑class in biotech. The Sr. Director will manage all day‑to‑day responsibilities for Gilead’s investor relations program, serving as the primary contact for coverage and targeted sell‑side analysts and for most buy‑side holders and targets. The Sr. Director will manage a team of five, and interact routinely with Gilead’s senior executives.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Treasury and Investor Relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly earnings process and deliverables including script, deck and Q&A materials

• Design and execute an impactful investor engagement program, including investor conferences, non‑deal roadshows, analyst days, annual meeting, on‑site meetings and other events

• Deliver concise and impactful communications to support Gilead participation at scientific conferences and pre‑clinical or clinical data updates

• Support executives’ participation at investor conferences, including preparation of Q&A materials and travel to conferences

• Conduct peer and competitive analysis of clinical pipelines and business models

• Innovate and evolve IR program but always in full compliance with all regulatory requirements surrounding investor communications

• Deliver highly responsive and accurate communications to inbound inquiries from all stakeholders (sell‑side, buy‑side, retail, employees, executives)

Skillset

Excellent attention to detail, with very strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Expert in excel and PowerPoint, with ability to understand and interpret financial statements and valuation models. Must be able to independently develop clear, concise and error‑free word, PowerPoint and excel documents. Ability to work independently, lead meetings and work cross‑functionally.

Specific

Education and Experience

• Typically requires a BA degree in Finance, Science or relevant field and minimum 14 years of relevant experience or an MBA with 12 years of relevant experience and/or CFA.

• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry (and in analyzing and summarizing clinical data) are preferred but not essential.

• Experience in investor relations is preferred but not essential.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and…