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Executive Director, Global Procurement – Commercial Category Strategy
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Foster City
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Director, Commercial Product Strategy” (Marketing Managers) in CA: $272k–$272k, median $272k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Gilead Sciences INC
The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 an Executive Director, Global Procurement – Commercial Category Strategy , at Gilead you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Gilead’s global Commercial Procurement organization. This highly visible enterprise leadership role is responsible for shaping procurement strategies across critical commercial categories, enabling business growth, driving innovation, managing risk, and maximizing value from strategic supplier partnerships worldwide. Based at our global headquarters in Foster City, California, you will serve as a trusted executive advisor to senior leaders across Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Operations while leading a global team responsible for procurement excellence, category management, supplier performance, and business transformation initiatives. Strategic Procurement Leadership • Define and execute a long-term global Commercial Procurement strategy aligned with Gilead's enterprise objectives, growth priorities, and evolving market needs. • Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, providing market intelligence, competitive insights, and strategic recommendations that influence business decisions. • Drive alignment between Procurement and Commercial functions to ensure consistent governance, prioritization, and value delivery globally. Enterprise Value Creation & Business Transformation • Lead initiatives that deliver measurable enterprise value through innovation, supply continuity, process optimization, risk mitigation, and commercial effectiveness. • Champion procurement transformation programs, technology adoption, and operating model enhancements that improve organizational scalability and performance. • Establish strategic priorities and investment roadmaps that position Procurement as a critical business partner across the enterprise. Global Supplier & External Partnership Strategy • Develop executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers, industry partners, and external stakeholders to advance innovation and business outcomes. • Oversee complex negotiations, high-value agreements, and strategic partnerships across critical commercial categories. • Drive supplier performance, continuous improvement, and responsible sourcing practices while promoting sustainability, quality, and long-term value creation. Organizational Leadership & Talent Development • Build and lead a high-performing global procurement organization through effective talent development, succession planning, coaching, and leadership excellence. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and conti