Administrative Coordinator

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.

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. This Administrative Coordinator role provides essential administrative and logistical partnership that helps the Litigation and Investigations (L&I) team lead and manage Gilead’s legal disputes and related matters. The role will principally support the Vice President, Global Litigation and Investigations (L&I). This role is based in Foster City, CA and does not provide relocation.

In addition to Administrative Coordinator responsibilities, prioritizes workload involving multiple large projects/timelines. Such projects may include coordinating or leading the implementation of new and/or revised software applications/databases including interfacing with vendors, ensuring user training, etc. with minimal guidance. Arranges for needed resources in order to meet timelines. Uses advanced level software programs such as Excel, ChemDraw, Filemaker Pro, Access and PowerPoint to create graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and LCD presentations. Under manager’s direction, creates draft reports, documents, presentations and templates using raw data. May gather data using internet searches. Understands the goals and objectives of the entire department and contributes to the attainment of those G&O's. Keeps the bigger picture in mind and influences workflows accordingly. Responsible for coordinating large events which includes the planning, organizing and implementation of a number of event activities. Liaises with guests and speakers to assess needs and coordinates, as needed, such activities as travel, hotel, expense reports and tools and materials for presentations. Typically, coordinates the preparation of annual budget, reviews monthly budget, reviews and researches variances. May coordinate group lease cars requirements and activities (at International Locations). May assist with facilities space planning or office set-up. May screen and prioritize manager’s mail and email. Assists in the orientation of new administrative assistants and other staff. Ongoing, acts as a resource to other administrative assistants and is cross-trained to cover for another administrative assistant if he/she is out of the office for an extended period of time.

0+ Year BS/BA or equivalent   Preferred Qualifications: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal