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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.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Essential:

Desirable:

Position Description:

Gilead is seeking an Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner (“HRBP”) who will work with

the Senior Director, Human Resources in support of the Japan affiliate. In this role, you will support the

leaders and teams in Japan. Some key areas of responsibility include enabling local organizational

design and development, partnering on talent management and inclusion, supporting team

effectiveness and engagement, and advising/coaching business leaders for organizational and people

management. You are sometimes involved with hiring process to attract good talent, as well as

onboarding new leaders. You will work with local HRBPs or global/regional COEs to implement COE coordinated initiatives in Japan, such as performance management, talent management, new HR related processes/policies.

Additionally, this role will serve as the lead for Employee Relations in Japan. You will take an objective

role in listening to employee concerns, addressing misconduct, and helping the organization navigate

complex people issues in a way that is fair, compliant, and responsibly manages potential risks across

Japan as well. An assignment to business might be changed in a few years because of job rotation.

Your work will include partnering with global and site leaders as well as functional global HR Business

Partners and COE partners. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a positive

impact and contribute to the growth and evolution of a key market lending to Gilead’s worldwide

success and enabling reach and support for the patient population we serve.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Partners with the HR Senior Director and senior leadership of customer functions to provide the

strategic and operational support for establishment of organization or organizational change and

other new initiatives.

• Locally designs and/or implements programs in accordance with company-wide human

resources policies, procedures and initiatives.

• Working with client group management, influences people managers to make changes in organizational

structure or processes to support growth within the organization.

• Serves as a support advisor/coach to client group management and is responsible for identifying the need

for HR programs or strategies to support business objectives, as well as strategic direction.

• Serves as integrated part of the business, working with and advising the managers of respective

client groups to align with and assist in accomplishing broader business objectives.

• Provides senior management with an interpretation of current HR policies and may facilitate the

training of managers and supervisors on HR programs and policies.

• Partners with the HR COEs to deliver customized programs and services to the business in the areas

of organizational development, performance management, compensation, employee relations,

training and staffing.

• Provides subject matter expertise on a broad range of ER issues in Japan

• Has sound knowledge of HR policies and practices

• Provides guidance to HR Business Partners and Business Managers on managing Gilead's

employment risk

• Contributes towards and takes an active part in business change projects including

acquisitions/people integration, restructurings and reorganizations.

• Provides ER support with virtually no immediate direction and exercises considerable latitude in

determining objectives and approaches to individual situations and projects.

• Develops and conducts presentations to employees and managers on a variety of HR subjects.

Support implementing global/local HR systems or tools, such as language check, UAT, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant business experience and bachelor’s degree preferably with an emphasis in

HR or Business with at least 5 of which should be as an HR business partner

• Relevant experience in the Employee Relations field

• Experience working for a US or European based organization is preferred.

• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Business level fluency in English and Japanese both written and verbal

• Strong relationship-building, collaboration and consulting skills with stakeholders

• Able to diagnose a situation, identify issues and apply problem-solving skills

• Strong conflict management and resolution skills

• Emotional Intelligence

• Able to act with agility and flexibility, while keeping confidentiality and patience

• Proven proficiency in interpreting and applying Human Resources legislation/employment law,

principles, policies, and procedures

• Some international and domestic travel may be required.

• Can be a role model for Gilead core values and Leadership Commitments

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.