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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.

We empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.

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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

This position will report to the Associate Director of Legal Operations

Manage processes and policies governing outside counsel usage and spend

Manage law firm matter budget review process

Build-out the Legal Department’s internal and company-facing portals, that support data transparency and analytics dashboards

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and metrics to monitor department performance

Assist with the collection and assessment of benchmarks/metrics/KPIs

Present data analysis to Associate Director of Legal Operations or leadership that explains and justifies Legal Department spend, in addition to identify opportunities for streamlining processes and budget efficiencies

Champion planning and implementation of strategic outside counsel initiatives and support active law firm management

Manage and enforce outside counsel guidelines and oversee related education ( training or professional development ), implementation processes

Partner with others in the Legal Department by sharing data insights and collaborating cross-functionally to implement approved improvements

Responsible for management and enforcement of matter budgets in partnership with internal counsel/ lead legal professional

Manage internal and external billing technologies including matter management system, electronic billing, SAP and spend analytics platforms (Tableau)

Ensure cross-functional alignment with other key company functions (Accounts Payable, Finance, and IT)

Manage end-to-end invoice processing and respond to law firm and vendor payment inquiries

Manage law firm and vendor onboarding process through Gilead’s electronic billing and matter management system

Review engagement letters to confirm rates, budgets, discounts are reflected accurately in spend reports

Document existing policies, procedures, and guidelines; maintaining a one-stop shop for online resources and training

Lead regularly scheduled monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements

Ideal candidate will be able to comprehend Gilead’s internal reporting capabilities, and identify existing metrics schemes, potential informational gaps, and opportunities for improvement in Legal spend reporting structure

Analyze key billing & matter data sets for comparative analytics which illustrate trend analysis across functional activities

Participate in benchmark opportunities with other multi-national companies to identify leading practices

Proactively identify trends influencing Gilead’s overall legal spending or matter workload

Provide support for special projects as requested and respond to ad-hoc requests

Knowledge

Demonstrate leadership and project management with cross-functional teams

Possesses a deep understanding of AP principles and ensures compliance with legal billing guidelines

Experience in creating dashboards and reports, and has an

Ability to apply insights for making improved data-driven decisions for the business

Self-starter, must be organized and able to work independently, manage through ambiguity, strategize, multi-task and prioritize

Must have advanced Excel skills (i.e., formulas, pivot charts, pivot tables, formatting, etc.)

Intellectually curious with an ability to process a great deal of information in a fast-paced environment

Willing to take initiative and demonstrate integrity to manage sensitive and confidential information

Ability to present complex information in an accurate and persuasive manner to all levels of management

Must have strong client service orientation and demonstrate high level of customer focus, independence, and initiative

Demonstrate diligence, organization, attention-to-detail, and follow-through skills

Eager to learn new things and apply knowledge to innovate, improve/simplify processes

Excellent written, communication, research, and presentation skills

Technically savvy; early adopter of corporate technology for collaboration and communication

Strong ability to explore and analyze datasets, visualize data insights, and communicate findings

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of working in corporate legal departments or law firms with responsibility over operational issues

Requires BS/BA degree or MS/MBA

Experience using TeamConnect/working directly with Legal electronic billing systems

Experience working in Finance, Accounting, and Legal Operations

Deep understanding of data management, analytics, and business intelligence

Strong experience with strategic planning, budget management, forecasting and reporting

Strong experience with electronic billing, matter management, and data analysis of legal services spend

Strong experience working with Legal vendors to manage budgets and effectively manage projects from its initiation to delivery

Strong computer skills required, including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Effective written and verbal communication skills, facilitating clear and open communication at all levels of the organization

Ability to identify opportunities, define requirements and implement process improvement plans

Strong creative problem-solving skills

Collaborative style, with the skill to build relationships within the team, across departments, and with external stakeholders

Must be a team player who can easily handle shifting priorities, multi-tasking in a deadline-oriented environment

The salary range for this position is: $154,020.00 - $199,320.00. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.