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
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.
Specific Responsibilities & Skills
The Head of Security Architecture, Engineering, and Delivery is a missioncritical leader responsible for safeguarding the integrity of Gilead's scientific data, digital assets, and operational environments. Reporting to the CISO and serving as Deputy CISO , this role will direct the teams that architect, engineer, and deliver enterprise security capabilities that protect employees, patients, and the research that fuels Gilead's innovation. As a senior member of the cross-functional Security Risk and Compliance organization, this leader will partner closely across Security Operations, Risk, Data Privacy, QA, Infrastructure, Network, and Business IT to translate complex and often ambiguous security requirements into clear guidance, ensuring the organization can innovate confidently while maintaining a strong security posture.
This is a site based role in Foster City, CA at our global headquarters. Remote work is not available for this particular position. We do offer optional work from home days on Monday and Friday with core colaboration days in the office.
This position sits at the forefront of Gilead's digital and AIdriven transformation, uniquely positioned to design and secure the next generation of research platforms and data environments that accelerate the development and delivery of lifesaving therapies. The Head of Security Architecture, Engineering, and Delivery combines deep expertise in security policy, regulatory compliance, technology strategy, and secure development practices with the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders. Acting as a deputy for the CISO, this leader will represent security across the enterprise, shaping decisions that protect Gilead from evolving cyber threats and strengthening the resilience of the systems and data that patients and employees depend on.
The Head of Security Architecture, Engineering, and Delivery will be expected to demonstrate:
Domain Expertise: Expert level knowledge of Cyber Security capability areas, including Risk assessment and management, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Platform Security, and applicationsecurity. Able to function as a Deputy CISO.
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute *: * Defineand deliver against security strategy to protect Gilead,implementsautomation, anddrives foroperational efficiencies.
Technology Strategy and Delivery *: * -PositionSecurity asakey requirement to support businessoperations andunderstand the value of scalable and efficient technical solutions that provide visibility to threatsandallowsteam theability to quickly respond to and block threats with low operational overhead and technical debt.
Business Partnership -Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders within Business functions andIT andsupports their mission. Partner with senior IT Security leadership to create technology strategies that support theobjectivesof their functions. Understand the value drivers of the Business andensuresIT Security solutionsconsiderthebalance between Security and User experience. Strong ability to partner with Managed Service providers and manage them toagreeupon outcomes.
Financial Stewardship :Manage andcontainproject delivery costsand partner withthe SecurityOperations leadto ensure ongoing cost is well understood andmanaged.
Leadership: Proven ability to build, develop, and lead teams and rally organization around the vision
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Key responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):
Manage team to develop,update& maintaininformation security standardsand reference architecture.
Leadandmanage the SecurityEngineering team to deliver on Security capabilities
Leadandmanagethe Security Project Delivery team, including Program and Project managers, Business analysts, and technical delivery engineers
Lead and manage the Cyber Fusion Center operations, processes and be able to run the incident command and lead the incident investigations
Present the Security Investment portfolio to IT and businessleaders andcommunicate the value ofsecurityinvestment.
Lead and manage our Managed Service Provider solution delivery team to deliver on Security sustainment and investment projects.
Support Merger&Acquisition relatedactivities
Ensure IT activities, processes, and procedures meet defined requirements,policiesand regulations
Work with Internal Audit, Project Managers, System Managers and Engineers - Track project findings,identifyand resolve issues, analyze evidence, communicate with stakeholders, andfacilitatethe completion of cybersecurityrelated projects
Participate in other activities relating toinformationsecurityor other functional areas as assigned
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems, computer science,engineeringoranotherIT-related major isrequired
16+ years of relevant experienceor 14+ years within master's or PhD
12+ years of cybersecurity professional experience, risk management, and governance practice
Information security related certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CCSP, GIAC,etc.,
A minimum of 8-10 years of leadership responsibilities.
Strong understanding of a wide variety of cybersecurity technologies relating tothe following security domains: Audit and Monitoring, Risk Response & Recovery, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cryptography, Data Communications, Computer Operations Security, Telecommunications & Network Security, Security Architecture & Models, cloud security,Multi-Factor Authentication,PasswordlessAuthentication, Digital Rights Management, PKI,Security for AI and AI for Security solutions
Strong understanding ofNIST cyber security, and MITRE attackframeworks
Deepknowledge of IT Security and Privacy concepts and controls, and ability to develop security standards and guidelines based on best practices and industry standards
Able to lead teams throughan incident frominitialresponse, stakeholder communicationsanddiagnosisto immediate and long-termremediationplans and activities
Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices
Knowledge of securing network technologies, client, and server operating systems
Strong knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, includingformalwriting experience
Understanding of common security standards and healthcare related regulations and data privacy
Ableto assess complex multi-location projects as well asidentifyand recommendappropriate correctivemeasures to resolve security and privacy related issues
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to project that attitude to customers in remote locations
Previouswork experience in a Biopharma organization is a plus
Previouswork experience in a cloud centric environment is a plus
PreviousDeputy CISO or equivalent experience is a plus
The salary range for this position is: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00. 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.
