Assoc Director, Corporate Development

Associate Director, Corporate Development

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

We are seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Development to join our Corporate Development Transaction Finance team, supporting strategic transactions across oncology, virology, inflammation, and cell therapy. This role will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Development (Head of Transaction Finance) and sit within the broader Corporate Development organization.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and conduct various quantitative analysis to evaluate a broad range of corporate development opportunities involving company acquisitions, strategic partnerships, licenses and investments across the capital structure
• Partner with key stakeholders across therapeutic areas, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, R&D, commercial and legal to develop business and financial proposals that align with Gilead's broader corporate strategy
• Coordinate and conduct business and financial diligence for identified opportunities
• Develop presentation materials and review opportunities/business cases with senior leadership
• Support negotiations of term sheets and definitive agreements

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to build and interpret complex financial models
• Understanding of common biotech/pharma deal structures and the ability to think creatively through different options and scenarios
• Knowledge of various valuation methods, such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions and how they are applied to biotech/pharma deals
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of drug development process with prior biotech/pharma industry experience preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and presenting business cases to senior leadership
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other financial and AI based software/databases
• Prior experience in life science investment banking, consulting and/or other relevant corporate finance functions
• Available to be onsite at least three days a week

Basic Required Education and Years of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR
• Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience OR
• PhD and Two Years' Experience

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.

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. 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*.

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