Privacy Counsel

Start free →

Or apply yourself on the official page →

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   We are seeking Privacy Counsel to support our US privacy compliance as well as some global support.  This role is a key contributor to the global Privacy & Data Ethics (PDE) team, within the Office of Ethics and Compliance and is a trusted advisor to business and legal stakeholders on privacy compliance and risk management, helping the company meet its obligations under applicable privacy laws. The Associate Director reports to the Head of Global Privacy and will work closely with the global privacy team to provide strategic and practical privacy advice across markets, including advising on privacy-by-design, supporting governance frameworks, and translating legal requirements into actionable business guidance.    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Serve as a key member of the Privacy & Data Ethics team providing practical, business-aligned privacy advice across U.S. operations, with a focus on enabling responsible data use while managing risk. • Act as a first-line point of contact for privacy inquiries, including monitoring centralized intake channels and triaging requests to determine appropriate response pathways (e.g., direct response, privacy risk assessment, or escalation). • Provide timely, pragmatic guidance to business stakeholders on day-to-day privacy questions, including data collection, use, disclosures, marketing practices, vendor interactions, and individual rights. • Support and advise on privacy risk assessments (PRAs), including helping to identify risk triggers, evaluating proposed processing activities, and escalating high-risk matters as needed. • Partner closely with Privacy Operations and other cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Security, Contracts, Compliance) to ensure that intake, assessment, and documentation processes operate effectively and consistently. • Assist in the development and refinement of standard guidance, templates, and playbooks to improve consistency and scalability of privacy advice across the organization. • Lead development of practical privacy training and awareness materials, translating privacy requirements into clear, business-friendly guidance for stakeholders. • Serve as a primary privacy advisor on HIPAA-related matters, including advising the Benefits function on compliant use and handling of health data and supporting development of related program documentation. • Develop subject-matter familiarity in key areas relevant to Gilead’s business, including health data considerations and emerging privacy risks, with the ability to advise on routine matters and escalate complex issues appropriately Education, Q

View the official posting →