Senior Analyst, Risk Governance – Business Continuity Management

About the role

Business Continuity Management reports to the Executive Director, Risk Governance within the Finance group based in Foster City, California. This role will be part of a team responsible for the governance and support of Business Continuity Management (BCM) at Gilead. The Senior Risk Analyst, Risk Governance supports the business with the development, maintenance, and exercise of business continuity plans and contributes to the annual BCM goals and objectives required to achieve alignment with the company’s strategic direction and risk profile. Analytical thinking, project management, and communication skills are key success factors in this role. The preferred office location for this role is Foster City, CA, but we will also consider Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining Business Continuity Program documentation, including but not limited to policies, standards, governance models, program procedures, tools, and templates.
• Collaborate with other BCM team colleagues to plan and execute small projects that improve the BCM program’s services, tools, and standards.
• Prepare status reports and summary metrics for management.
• Assist with required periodic plan updates and ensure tabletop exercises are scheduled.
• In the event of an incident, provide BCM support in the crisis management response as directed and communicate business recovery activities and status to relevant crisis management team leaders.
• Interact with BCM participants to support their use of the Fusion system.
• Support cross-regional and cross-functional coordination of plans and activities across international sites and business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and five years' experience OR Master's Degree and three years' experience.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong communication, interviewing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking environment.
• Understanding of corporate functions and ability to map processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of standard Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, e.g., COSO, ISO, or ICS (Incident Command Structure).
• Experience working with AI models to create program content is a plus.
• Experience working in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across teams and levels.
• Business continuity certification, such as DRI International ABCP or CBCP or BCI (Business Continuity Institute), is a plus.
• Experience working in a multinational company is a plus.

Pay

The salary range for this position is Bay Area: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. For additional benefits information, visit Gilead Benefits.