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Exec Director, Global Regulatory Strategy Head of Inflammation

United States - California - Foster CityRegulatoryRegular

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Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to the global inflammation regulatory organization to advance Gilead’s portfolio across the full product lifecycle, from Phase I through Phase IV, in alignment with corporate objectives.

  • Leverage in-depth regulatory knowledge and inflammation expertise to deliver strategic and technical guidance, including innovative and precedent‑informed regulatory approaches to global registration.

  • Dissect and distill complex regulatory issues to provide clear strategic direction and support interactions with health authorities, including preparation of high‑quality regulatory content.

  • Hire, develop, and retain diverse top talent; set clear and aspirational goals; and coach direct reports on performance, development, and career progression.

  • Foster a culture of excellence and innovation, empowering teams to perform at their highest potential.

  • Own and manage departmental budget and resource planning.

  • Build, maintain, and strengthen partnerships across Development, PDM, and Commercial functions to support near‑term regulatory execution and long‑term strategic vision.

  • Represent GRA at Development Review Committees (DRCs) and provide impactful regulatory leadership to support robust development plans.

  • Provide regulatory oversight and guidance for due diligences related to in‑licensing, external collaborations, and acquisitions.

  • Contribute as a member of the Global Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team to regulatory vision, roadmaps, initiatives, and outcomes.

  • Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ICH guidelines, regional requirements, and internal policies and SOPs.

  • Maintain strong awareness of the external regulatory landscape and evolving requirements impacting Gilead’s portfolio.

  • Develop and champion high‑impact initiatives that advance the regulatory function and enterprise goals.

Qualifications

  • Advanced science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) with 14+ years, or Science Degree (BSc) with 16+ years of experience and regulatory leadership experience, including leadership of global teams.

  • Deep expertise in the inflammation therapeutic area, ideally gained through regulatory leadership of multiple global development programs and lifecycle management activities, including NDA/MAA submissions.

  • Proven ability to represent the company in complex negotiations with regulatory authorities in the US, EU, Japan, China, and other regions.

  • Strong influence, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

  • Extensive knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including ICH and regional frameworks, and the ability to assess their impact on business strategy.

  • Demonstrated capability to lead transformational initiatives in response to evolving legislation and regulatory expectations.

  • Ability to critically review complex scientific and technical documents and influence decision‑making across matrixed organizations.

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to navigate senior‑level stakeholder environments effectively.

  • Recognized internally and externally as an expert regulatory resource.