Senior Director, Enterprise & Communications

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.

Gilead is seeking an experienced communications leader to join our growing Internal Communications team as the lead for Employee Experience and Change Communications. In this role, you will shape and align communications related to critical enterprise priorities including transformation initiatives, corporate strategy, and people and culture programs. You will work closely with the broader Internal Communications team to deliver high‑impact communications and experiences that engage, connect, and inspire employees.

This professional will operate with a high degree of autonomy and authority to define and implement enterprise‑wide communication strategies, making decisions that influence organizational direction. The scope of this role is global, requiring coordination across regions to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with enterprise priorities.

We are looking for someone with a proven ability to engage employees, proactively shape culture, and implement large‑scale initiatives in a dynamic environment—ideally within a high‑profile brand.

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a strong track record of partnering with a range of leaders, demonstrating business acumen, and leveraging storytelling to drive business growth. You will serve as a strategic communications partner to leaders across the company – including the Office of the CEO, Strategy, and HR – and collaborate with the Executive Director of Employee Communications & Engagement to design operational and strategic approaches that support Gilead’s next chapter.

This leader will also play a pivotal role in establishing new cross‑functional collaboration models to support enterprise‑wide employee engagement, people initiatives, and change communications. The role requires someone who can envision new directions, execute tactically, and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Develop and execute strategic communications for high‑profile initiatives across HR, Corporate Strategy, Operations, IT, and Real Estate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and internal partners, ensuring decisions reflect the employee perspective.
• Design and implement employee‑centered strategies for key moments (e.g., corporate strategy, culture, performance and compensation, talent development, and major change initiatives).

• Elevate the Employee Communications & Engagement Center of Excellence by developing best practices and processes that strengthen the team’s operating model and enhance engagement with business partners.
• Support the creation of modern, effective communications approaches across internal channels, such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, etc.

• Develop communications materials, including plans, talking points, scripts, and Q&A documents; shape messaging to advance organizational priorities.
• Lead communications for change initiatives and organizational transformation, meeting fast‑paced milestones…