Director, Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Role Summary

Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations leads and manages internal investigations into potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy, ensuring they are handled promptly, confidentially, and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role requires high emotional intelligence, an enterprise mindset, and mentorship skills, balancing empathy with sound judgment to advise business leaders. This position helps influence ethical standards and promotes an ethical culture aligned with doing the right thing.

This is a hybrid/office-based role located in Foster City, California or Parsippany, New Jersey.

• Lead end-to-end internal investigations of alleged misconduct, including matters related to fraud, conflicts of interest, inappropriate interactions with healthcare professionals, misuse of company, employee or patient 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' experience 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 approach to operating in a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, particularly within changing regulatory environments.

• High level of ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding the highest levels of ethical conduct within the organization.
• Solutions- and results-oriented and professional maturity.
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to network, engage and partner with other functions, and establish positive relationships.
• Strong judgment with proven ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to execute through others.
• Practical approach to problem-solving.
• Consistently demonstrate and adhere to Gilead’s Core Values, creating and inspiring a team culture committed to the same.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree or JD/advanced degree preferred.