Senior Director – Security, Risk & Compliance (SRC) Site Lead

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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 part of Gilead’s global technology and security organization, the Sr. Director, SRC Site Lead, GCC India plays a critical role in shaping and securing the digital future of the enterprise, serves as the strategic senior security leader for Gilead India Operations. This leader is responsible for establishing and maintaining a secure, resilient and compliant operating environment across Gilead’s India locations, while collaborating and aligning with global security, risk and compliance teams and strategies. The role acts as the primary liaison between global security teams, local business leadership, and regional stakeholders to ensure security considerations are embedded into the business operations, technology initiatives, workforce growth and site expansion activities. The leader provides strategic oversight across information security, IT risk management, regulatory compliance, business continuity, crisis management and site security operations while leading high-performing team supporting Gilead’s growing GCC India Operations. Key Responsibilities Site Security Leadership and Governance • Lead execution and localization of Gilead’s digital and AI‑aligned security strategy for the Gilead Capabilities Center in India. • Ensure cyber, AI, and information security risks are identified, assessed, communicated, and effectively managed; escalate material concerns through management or established governance forums. • Translate GCC business and workforce growth objectives into security execution plans aligned with the global enterprise architecture and security standards. • Represent India GCC operational, regulatory and business requirements in enterprise security architecture and technology strategy discussions. Contribute to enterprise-wide system architecture decisions that balance functionality, service quality, performance, and security. Business Partnership & Digital Enablement • Serve as the primary security advisor to GCC leadership, collaborating to evaluate emerging digital and AI initiatives. • Partner with IT and Business Stakeholders teams to help support onboard GCC India users, partners, vendors and capabilities and align with Global IT Security requirements. • Influence technology choices to ensure alignment with security standards and regulatory expectations. GCC Security Strategy & Capability Development • Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies, tools, and platforms to enhance Gilead’s digital security posture. • Contribute regional and operational perspectives to the development of enterprise security frameworks, standards, and reference arc

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