Counsel - Foster City, CA

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.

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel to join our team of Legal Business Partners in Liver. The role is located in Foster City, California, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Liver. The Liver Legal Business Partner is responsible for providing legal support in relation to the development and commercialization of Gilead’s Liver portfolio and other investigational assets.  As a Counsel, at Gilead you will ...

The primary clients for this role include personnel in Commercial, Medical, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Finance, and Regulatory. The Legal Business Partner team, where this attorney will sit, works closely with colleagues in Compliance, Privacy, US Pricing & Access, Competition Law, Regulatory, and other groups to ensure the compliant commercialization of our product. The Legal Business partner will provide legal input on US Commercial strategies and tactics related to promotional and educational activities, engagements with healthcare providers, patients, patient organizations, and other entities, and other applications of healthcare and commercial law and regulatory compliance in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. The Legal Business Partner will provide legal training to field and home office Gilead personnel and external consultants, including large group public speaking. This position requires a proactive, problem-solving mindset, and a high degree of collaboration with internal clients and colleagues. This role also requires the ability to manage various issues, projects and initiatives simultaneously across geographies and cultures, and the ability to exercise mature and reliable judgment, while enjoying the company’s enthusiastic, patient-focused, and fast-paced environment. This position requires a team player that is self-motivated, able to successfully resolve challenging legal issues and able to effectively deliver sound and clear legal advice in a business setting; ability to work well with other Legal team members and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach.

Juris Doctorate or equivalent advanced degree  4 + years of experience practicing in a law firm or inhouse legal department Preferred Qualifications Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California, or have the ability to acquire status of Registered In-House Counsel from the California State Bar or gain admission from the California State Bar within 90 days  4+ years of experience providing legal counsel on the laws and regulations relating to drugs or devices, demonstrating growth and ability to succeed Exceptional and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving