Sr Manager, Americas Immigration & Mobility

Job Description

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.

Job Description

Overview:

As a member of a progressive and collaborative Global Mobility team, located onsite in either in Foster City or Raleigh, you are primarily responsible for leading immigration strategies and operations across the Americas region. In addition, your remit extends globally to support Europe, Asia, and other international markets in partnership with international team members. Seamless execution of great employee experience, full compliance with evolving regulations and dedication to strategic talent mobility are key elements to continued success.

Deep expertise in U.S. immigration law, global mobility, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic, highly regulated environment is key. An innovative, transformative mindset and experience in optimizing vendor management, systems and efficiency will blend with the rest of the team to enhance overall performance and success.

Responsibilities:

Immigration Strategy & Compliance

• Advise and consult on the design and implementation of immigration policies, practices and processes aligned with Gilead’s talent strategy.
• Ensure company compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations across all authorities.
• Serve as the primary advisor on complex immigration matters, offering guidance to HR, Legal, and People Leaders.
• Escalation point / advisor to HR Shared Services for immigration

Employee Work Authorization & Mobility

• Manage end-to-end visa sponsorship, renewals, and work authorization processes for the Americas.
• Advise on immigration strategies to support recruitment, mobility, and retention of foreign national employees.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on workforce planning and compliance.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage operational responsibilities aligned to immigration vendor, ensuring services are delivered in a high quality, consistent and timely way.

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR Shared Services, Global Rewards, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners etc.) to deliver the best mobility experience.
• Educate and train HR and People Leaders on immigration policies, timelines, and best practices.

Risk Management, Process Optimization and Transformation

• Identify and mitigate risks in immigration processes and documentation.
• Continuously improve workflows and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Proactively adjust policies in response to regulatory updates and business needs.
• Support implementation of mobility and HR Shared Services initiatives including onboarding new vendors, services, policies, and processes.

Basic Qualifications:

High
School Degree and Twelve Year's Experience

OR

Associates Degree and Ten Years Experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience

OR

Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Law, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing U.S. immigration programs with proven Knowledge of assignee end-to-end life cycle management.
• Multinational…