Director, Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Director, Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Location : Foster City, California or Parsippany, New Jersey – hybrid / office based.

Employment type : Full Time, Director level.

Job Requisition ID : R0049159.

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. If you require accommodation in the job application process, contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com.

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Our environment respects individual differences and promotes a harassment‑free workplace. We provide a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct, and we celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

Role Overview

The Director of Ethics & Compliance Investigations leads and manages internal investigations into potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy. This role ensures that investigations are handled promptly, confidentially, and in accordance with Gilead’s policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest levels of ethical conduct.

Key responsibilities include :

• Lead end‑to‑end internal investigations of alleged misconduct, including fraud, conflicts of interest, inappropriate interactions with healthcare professionals, misuse of company or patient information, and other compliance or regulatory matters.
• Conduct fact‑finding interviews, review documentation and data, and develop clear, well‑documented findings and recommendations.
• Develop and execute investigation plans, identifying key witnesses, documents, and systems for evidence collection.
• Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, Corporate Security, Internal Audit and other stakeholders to coordinate and align investigations across the enterprise.
• Work closely with the hotline intake team to ensure accurate triage, categorization, and routing of concerns.
• Support the hotline function through intake process improvements, metrics and dashboard development, and preparation of Board and business‑level reports on trends and program effectiveness.
• Maintain timely, complete case documentation in the case management system and ensure closure summaries meet program standards.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process or policy improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Actively promote a culture of ethics, compliance, and “speak‑up” across the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior investigators.
• Support continuous improvement of investigation protocols and tools, ensuring alignment with OIG / DOJ guidance and industry best practices.

Minimum Education & Experience

Personal Competencies / Behaviors

Gilead Core Values

People Leader Accountabilities

Compensation

The salary range for this position is :

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for 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 Benefits Information .

Internal Application Note

Current Gilead employees and contractors should apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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