Sr Director, Global Policies and Training

Gilead Sciences; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Director of Global Policies & Training to advance its ethics and healthcare compliance policies. This key role involves managing training programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and promoting a strong culture of ethics and compliance. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in regulated industries, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated industry or advisory role.
• Management experience with demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Proficiency in additional languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of global ethics and compliance training.
• Manage integration of policies into compliance frameworks.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in training.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Problem-solving mindset

Commitment to ethics and values

Change leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant professional experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals

Job description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads 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 were 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

Gileads mission is to discover develop and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

The Senior Director Global Policies & Training plays a critical role in advancing Gileads ethics and healthcare compliance policies and training programs. This role leads key initiatives manages day-to-day operations and ensures alignment with corporate objectives regulatory requirements and best-in-class standards. The Senior Director partners with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver measurable impact on organizational risk and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic priorities for global ethics and compliance policies and training ensuring alignment with company and functional strategy.
management of global policies and training programs including updates rollouts and retirements under leadership guidance.
• Collaborate with the Global Compliance Operations lead Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and other senior leaders to support a strong culture of ethics and compliance.
• Manage the integration of policies and training into enterprise-wide compliance frameworks and Learning & Development strategy.
• Leverage AI to deliver innovative trainings assess the effectiveness of policies and training and assist in creation of effective policies.
• Design deliver and continuously improve training programs (e-learning modules workshops seminars) to maximize engagement and effectiveness.
• Stay current on ethics and compliance developments industry trends adult-learning principles and AI-enabled training methodologies.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for policy and training effectiveness; recommend improvements based on feedback metrics and industry trends.
• Partner with stakeholders across Ethics & Compliance Corporate Affairs Legal and business units to identify needs develop resources and drive awareness of policies and ethical standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and spokesperson on ethics and compliance policies and training representing the function internally and externally as delegated.
• Champion diversity equity and inclusion in policy development training and team leadership.
• Ensure consistent messaging across communications channels in line with Ethics and Compliance strategy.
• Lead develop and inspire a high-performing team; set objectives manage performance and foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budget resource allocation and financial planning for assigned projects and initiatives including investments in AI technologies.
• Represent the company in external forums regulatory meetings and industry groups as delegated by leadership.
• Support crisis management and incident response for major compliance issues including investigations reporting and remediation.
• Drive change management initiatives to support adoption of new policies training programs and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant professional experience in biotech pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries or law firm advising in relevant areas; experience in bachelors degree required.
• Management experience and demonstrated success leading teams and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to develop solutions to complex challenges.
• Commitment to Gileads ethics and values; champions inclusion in all aspects of policy development.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to inform policy decisions and measure training effectiveness.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory environments and international business practices.
• Proven change leadership capabilities.
• Ability to provide tailored practical advice to business stakeholders.
• Responsive and proactive in addressing stakeholder needs.
• Open and transparent communication style.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process efficiency.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs company-sponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.