Senior Director, Internal & Employee Communications

About the role

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic communications leader to serve as Senior Director, Internal & Employee Communications. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and executing an integrated employee communications strategy that advances Gilead’s enterprise priorities, strengthens employee engagement, and connects employees to the company’s mission, strategy, values, culture, and business priorities. The role will ensure employees receive clear, timely, relevant, and engaging communications that connect business priorities to the employee experience and build understanding, trust, alignment, and connection across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and implement communications plans that support enterprise priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement.
  • Create clear, compelling communications materials including business updates, presentations, talking points, leader communications, FAQs, and enterprise announcements.
  • Translate complex business initiatives and organizational changes into accessible and engaging communications.
• Content Development
  • Draft and refine communications content for a variety of internal audiences and channels.
  • Support the development of messaging that reinforces company priorities, culture, and organizational goals.
  • Ensure consistency of messaging across communications programs and initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner with Communications Center of Excellence teams, including Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Digital Communications, and Issues Management, to coordinate communications activities.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, Public Affairs, and business stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Support the planning and execution of communications during periods of organizational change or business transformation.
• Employee Engagement & Organizational Communications
  • Support communications initiatives that foster engagement, transparency, and understanding across the organization.
  • Help develop communication approaches that enhance awareness of business priorities and organizational initiatives.
  • Utilize employee feedback and engagement insights to improve communications effectiveness.
• Program Management
  • Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery.
  • Partner with external agencies and vendors as needed to support communications programs.
  • Monitor communications effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Significant experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement, or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Experience supporting communications for organizational change, business transformation, or enterprise initiatives.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence outcomes across a matrixed organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive business matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in corporate communications, employee engagement, change communications, or organizational communications.
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.
• Healthcare, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – Know the business value of diverse teams, model inclusion, and embed the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent – Understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. Ensure employees receive 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. Provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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).