Principal Talent Advisor

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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
 

Principal Talent Advisor

This position is Remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S.

About the Company

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases. For more information, please visit www.gilead.com

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Talent Advisor within the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to recruit for all functional areas within Gilead Sciences and Kite in the US.  Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, the successful individual will serve as a TA partner to Gilead’s business hiring leaders.  This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact in our new talent acquisition model while being part of a historically significant company that is making a difference to the lives of millions of people around the world. In this role, you will be viewed as a credible, knowledgeable Principal Talent Advisor working closely with key business stakeholders to achieve their hiring objectives. 

Specific Job Requirements

The role will require, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Integral member of the US Talent Acquisition Team.
• Successfully manage a substantial volume of requisitions across multiple functional areas concurrently.
• Expert in delivering full life cycle recruitment across a broad range of functional areas and job families, from sourcing to hiring.
• Proven ability to thrive in a process-driven environment, utilizing a structured, efficient recruitment strategy. This approach ensures a cohesive experience for both candidates and hiring managers, guiding them seamlessly through every stage, from initial sourcing to final hiring decisions.
• Skilled in leveraging a diverse array of sourcing platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, CRMs, resume databases, professional networks, and associations to identify and engage high-quality talent—actively connecting with both passive and active candidates.
• Committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process, fostering an inclusive environment while ensuring the organization attracts, top talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Proactively source top candidates from underrepresented groups by utilizing partnerships with universities, affinity groups, professional associations, and diversity-focused job boards, building lasting relationships that sustain a diverse talent pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers to align on job specifications and develop a well-rounded, slate of candidates.
• Deliver transparent, timely feedback and communication to candidates, creating a positive, inclusive experience that aligns with Gilead’s Employer Value Proposition. Prioritize cultural sensitivity and accommodate individual needs, such as flexible interview scheduling and accessibility adjustments.
• Conduct regular check-ins with hiring managers to provide progress updates, present qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, and manage the offer process.
• Accountable for meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruiting efficiency and quality, and adept in utilizing tech tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Yello, and Rooster to ensure speedy, efficient hiring that enhances candidate satisfaction while reducing time-to-fill.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviors

Basic Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED with 12+ years OR an AA/AS degree with 10 + Years OR a BS/BA degree with 8 + years OR a MA/MS degree with 6+ years of experience recruiting in biopharmaceutical industry Healthcare/ Medical Device or Biopharmaceutical related industry.
• Experience successfully recruiting in cross functional matrixed corporate environment.
• Specific experience with leading project deliverables and teams with direct and indirect leadership accountabilities.
• Experience managing hi-touch in-house recruiting delivery within a large organization is highly desired.
• Experience managing complex searches at Senior Leadership levels and above within the business.
• Direct knowledge of HR functional disciplines, e.g., employee relations, full cycle recruiting, compensation / benefits, Immigration, relocation, applicant tracking, OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs), Reporting, Presentation, Sourcing, Market Analytics
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and deliver results.
• Robust collaboration and problem-solving mindset, and a history of successfully influencing partners whilst maintaining respectful and trusted relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Able to exercise judgement and independently resolve and take appropriate action where precedent may not exist.
• Must be willing to work onsite at a Gilead Office 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) unless the successful candidate is categorized as remote.

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster. We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com/careers.

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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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