Sr Counsel II, Data Privacy - Veterans Staffing : Job Details

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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Gilead is seeking a thoughtful, agile, and solutions-oriented advisor to join the Privacy & Data Ethics team. The Sr Counsel II, Data Privacy will support the Company's global privacy program and lead U.S. privacy compliance strategy, with a focus on enabling responsible data use through practical, business-aligned guidance. The Privacy & Data Ethics team partners across Gilead to promote scalable, effective privacy practices that reduce risk and support innovation. The Director will collaborate closely with Legal Business Partners, IT Security, technology teams, and business stakeholders to advise on complex privacy issues across Gilead's U.S. commercial operationsincluding consumer-facing platforms, provider engagement, mobile applications, and internal policies. Our team is fast-paced and highly collaborative, grounded in a shared commitment to integrity, partnership, and creative problem-solving in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary legal advisor to U.S. Commercial business teams including Digital Marketing, on privacy obligations tied to advanced data uses and advertising technologies (e.g., cookies, pixels, audience targeting, third-party platforms).
• Partnering with cross-functional teams on the compliant adoption and use of emerging technologies, including advanced analytics, and evolving adtech ecosystems, with a focus on risk-based enablement of business objectives.
• Driving operational excellence in privacy program execution: advising on and improving key processes and systems (e.g., DPIA/PIA tracking, ROPA, consent management) to enable scalable solutions.
• Defining and interpreting compliance requirements under new U.S. state privacy laws, enforcement actions, and emerging international frameworks, translating these into practical, business-aligned guidance.
• Serving as a resource to Gilead's contracting functions to ensure negotiation of data privacy terms in a wide range of partnerships typical to the biopharma and digital health industries.
• Supporting the development and delivery of targeted privacy training materials and communications to increase employee understanding of responsible data handling practices and obligations.
• Acting as a thought partner to global privacy colleagues, contributing to cross-border initiatives and harmonizing approaches where feasible.
• Serving as a key resource for legal department colleagues in understanding and anticipating changing privacy regulations and enterprise compliance obligations.

Minimum Requirements:

• J.D. from a nationally accredited law school preferred but not required. with 8+ years of privacy and data protection experience at a law firm or in-house, preferably in regulated industries (life sciences, healthcare, or technology).

Preferred Skills:

• CIPP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in adtech and the digital marketing ecosystem, including tracking technologies, platform integrations, audience targeting and segmentation practices.
• Proven ability to advise on and operationalize U.S. state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, WMHMD, etc.) with an appreciation for emerging EU/global requirements.
• Hands-on experience with privacy management tools and systems (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID, consent management platforms, or equivalent) and a track record of improving manual processes.
• Expert knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and best practices, with a risk-based, business-enabling mindset.
• Strong eye for detail with sharp analytical skills; excellent judgment and strategic thinking ability.
• Proven success in process design, implementation, and change management in complex organizations.
• Skilled in triaging a heavy workflow, setting appropriate priorities, and delivering high-quality results on time.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence without formal authority in a highly matrixed environment.
• Results-oriented, proactive, responsible, and pragmatic, with a passion for solving complex problems in creative, efficient, and scalable ways.
• Bias for action in solving privacy challenges through innovative technology solutions.
• Brings a positive, collaborative spirit to teamwork.

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

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.

The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00. 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 include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For additional benefits information, visit: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 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 [email protected] for assistance.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.