Director, Ethics and Compliance Investigations

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. Our work over 35 years spans HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer, with a mission to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure access globally. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. We’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

The Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations, promotes Gilead’s culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. This role leads and manages internal investigations into potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy, ensuring prompt, confidential handling in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will bring high emotional intelligence (EQ), an enterprise mindset, and strong mentorship skills. They will balance empathy and fairness with sound judgment and a strategic awareness of the organization’s broader objectives.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, ensuring investigations are thorough, timely, and aligned with Gilead’s values. It also influences ethical standards and promotes compliance with regulations and an ethical culture rooted in doing the right thing.

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

• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• Solutions- and results-oriented; demonstrates personal and professional maturity.
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal…