Director, Executive Protection

About the job

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

As a Director, Executive Protection, at Gilead you will...

Support the operational execution of Gilead’s Executive Protection Program, providing close protection and security support to senior executives globally. This role leads planning and implementation of executive protection strategies by utilizing protective intelligence assets and briefings to identify and mitigate threats. This role serves as a trusted advisor during executive travel, high-profile events, and crisis situations, ensuring the protection of employees, facilities, physical assets, and sensitive information across a complex, highly regulated global environment. This position reports to the Head of Executive Protection, within the CFO organization and is based in Foster City, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Advances and Risk Assessments - Conduct advances for travel, work, and residential security needs, including threat and vulnerability risk assessments at airports, hotels, and other assigned venues.
• Briefings - Provide travel safety and security briefings to executives and flight crews, including those traveling abroad to high-risk locations.
• Coordination - Conduct special services designated by the Sr. Director – Executive Protection, such as Annual Stockholder Meetings, Board Meetings, conferences, and other high-profile events.
• Collaboration – Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional communication with legal, HR, corporate communications, and corporate security leadership. Liaise with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as needed.
• Vendor Relationships - Provide oversight and coordination of third-party service providers to mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities of offices, executive residences, vehicles, transportation routes, and event venues, as needed.
• Intelligence - Conduct intelligence reviews and pre-trip analysis, monitor local and geopolitical threats, integrate with Corporate Security GSOC and intelligence teams.
• Travel – This role requires flexibility to support executives on short notice, both domestically and internationally, to include irregular hours.
• Continual Improvement - Identify and assist in developing and implementing procedures and processes; promoting a consistent and effective approach to the security and protection of Gilead’s people, assets, property, and information.
• Leadership Competencies - Owns operational delivery of assigned protection missions by displaying effective leadership qualities including executive presence, high-pressure decision-making, and always using confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience

OR

PhD and Eight Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of law enforcement experience, former federal agency or protection experience preferred (Secret Service, State Department, FBI)
• H.R. 218 – Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) credentials
• Ability to obtain a Federal Air Marshal Service ASO certification
• Hold a valid passport and be able to travel internationally while meeting the company’s travel requirements (approximately 30%)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate motor vehicles
• Experience working in a corporate security team environment
• Experience and proficiency in scheduling, logistics, personnel management, and use/performance metrics
• International security-related professional experience
• Comfortable interacting with senior level executives, board members, and government representatives
• Familiarity with EP technology to include mobile security apps, secure communications, and tracking tools
• Excellent planning and analytical skills
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as individually, and able to work long hours including occasional weekends and holidays
• Experienced people leader with a track record of leading high performing teams
• Experience in building or being a member of a new security program
• Self-directed, be able to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal guidance
• Experience in event security management and working with vendor partners
• Demonstrated strong decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations
• Proven record of successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a 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*

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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