Sr Director, Global Policies and Training

Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm based in the UK is seeking a Senior Director for Global Policies & Training. This key role involves developing and implementing ethics and compliance policies, collaborating across functions to drive impact, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, a strong leadership record, and the ability to leverage data for effective decision-making. This position offers the chance to influence a company dedicated to improving patient lives.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals.
• 3+ years in a leadership role, or 12 years with a master's degree.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic priorities for global ethics and compliance.
• Lead global policies and training program management.
• Monitor key performance indicators for effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Job description

Description

Gilead's 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 Gilead’s 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.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing 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; at least 3 years in a leadership role with a bachelor’s degree required or 12 years of the above experience with a master’s degree.

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 Gilead’s 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 individual’s 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.

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