Director, Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Director, Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Location:

Foster City, California or Parsippany, New Jersey. Hybrid/office based role. Regular, Legal & Compliance.

Gilead is seeking a Director of Ethics & Compliance Investigations to lead and manage internal investigations into potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy, ensuring investigations are prompt, confidential, and aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role requires high emotional intelligence, an enterprise mindset, and strong mentorship skills, serving as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders and promoting Gilead’s culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

• Lead end-to-end internal investigations of alleged misconduct, including fraud, conflicts of interest, inappropriate interactions with healthcare professionals, misuse of information, and other compliance or regulatory concerns.
• 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 ensure investigations are coordinated, consistent, and aligned 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.

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree required; 10 years with a master’s degree or 8 years with a JD or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience conducting or managing internal investigations in a corporate, legal, or government enforcement setting. Healthcare, biotech, life sciences, or related industries a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead sensitive investigations with discretion, independence, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, and OIG/DOJ guidance.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, particularly within changing regulatory environments.

• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding the highest levels of ethical conduct.
• Solutions- and results-oriented mindset with personal and professional maturity.
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to network, engage and partner with other functions, and establish positive relationships.
• Strong judgment with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to execute through others.
• Practical problem-solving approach.
• Consistently adhere to Gilead’s Core Values and foster a team culture aligned with them.

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

• Create Inclusion - model inclusion and embed the value of diversity in how teams are managed.
• Develop Talent - coach employees on current performance and future potential, providing feedback to grow and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - align goals and organizational objectives, remove barriers, and connect…