Sr Sustainability Specialist

Sr Sustainability Specialist

United States - California - Foster City Facilities Operations/EH&S Regular

The Senior Specialist, Sustainability Engagement Program, will be a key driver of Gilead’s internal sustainability culture. This role is focused on engaging our global workforce, embedding sustainable practices into our daily operations, and communicating our environmental initiatives effectively across the company. You will be responsible for coordinating employee-led green initiatives, developing programs for sustainable corporate events and travel, and creating compelling content to educate and inspire our colleagues.

• Employee Engagement:
  Develop and coordinate company-wide sustainability engagement campaigns and events. Act as the primary liaison and operational leader for Gilead's internal "Green Team" network, empowering employee champions to drive local initiatives.
• Internal Communications:
  Create and manage a consistent pipeline of internal communications to build awareness and educate employees on our sustainability strategy, goals, and achievements. This includes writing articles, producing stories, and creating presentations.
• Digital Content Management:
  Administer and refresh content for internal sustainability web pages, SharePoint sites, and other digital channels to ensure information is current, engaging, and easily accessible to all employees.
• Sustainable Events:
  Partner with Corporate Travel, Meetings & Events, and Facilities teams to develop and execute strategies for more sustainable corporate travel, meetings, and on-site events.
• Program Management:
  Support the broader sustainability team by coordinating projects, tracking key performance indicators for engagement programs, and gathering feedback to continuously improve and communicate on our initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with key stakeholders to align sustainability engagement with broader company culture and communications efforts.

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business, or a related field OR 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing employee engagement or internal communications campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft clear, compelling, and accessible content for a diverse corporate audience.
• Experience managing digital content and platforms (e.g., intranet, SharePoint, or similar).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for sustainability and the ability to translate complex environmental topics into relatable and actionable initiatives.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different teams and functions.
• Experience in a corporate sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) role is a plus.
• Experience with event planning or developing sustainable procurement guidelines.
• Familiarity with graphic design or video production tools for creating engaging content.
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.