Manager, Corporate Development
- Location
- Foster City, CA
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About the role
Gilead Sciences is looking to hire a full-time Manager for its Corporate Development team to lead strategic partnerships across oncology, virology and inflammation. The candidate will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Development, and be part of the core Corporate Development team.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution, with support, of corporate development opportunities involving strategic partnerships, investments, licensing, and/or acquisitions.
- Partner with key stakeholders across therapeutic areas, including research, clinical, commercial, finance and program strategy leadership to develop business proposals that align with Gilead's mission and growth strategy.
- Develop and maintain strong external relationships with potential partners.
- Coordinate diligence efforts and scientific reviews for identified opportunities; review opportunities and business cases with Gilead management.
- Lead negotiations, with support, of term sheets and contracts with identified partners.
Desirable Skill Sets
- Strong knowledge of drug development and biotech/pharma industry.
- Experience supporting transactions and strong familiarity with negotiations and the contracting process.
- Aptitude for quantitative analysis such as forecasting and valuation work.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
- Prior experience driving and coordinating cross-functional efforts and presenting business cases to key stakeholders.
- Passion for science and drug development.
Qualifications
- Minimum education and years of relevant experience, including experience in biotech/pharma sector and/or professional services (e.g. consulting, finance, legal, and/or corporate experience in a relevant function):
- B.S./B.A. + 6 or more years of experience
- PhD 0 years of experience/M.B.A./Masters, + 4 or more years of experience
Pay and benefits
The salary range for this position is: $136,340.00 - $176,440.00. 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.
Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
- Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
- Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
About Gilead
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
From Gilead's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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