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** At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. Gilead Sciences is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to lead our Political Action Committee (PAC) operations and support federal and state Government Affairs efforts. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Federal Government Affairs and is responsible for designing and executing strategies to expand the PAC and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations governing political contributions. The PAC Director will be responsible for PAC management and compliance activities, coordinating employee solicitations and outreach, and collaborating with both internal cross-functional partners and external trade associations. The Director will also manage the Federal Government Affairs annual budget, supervise disbursements and collaborate with state government affairs, legal and finance cross functional partners on internal budget processes. **Key Responsibilities** · Work with executive leaders and consultants to develop and implement strategies to increase employee engagement and expand participation in the Gilead PAC, including PAC campaigns, employee solicitations, enhanced communications with employees and PAC ambassador programs. · Prepare meeting agendas, performance reports, KPI dashboards and recommendations on marketing, fundraising and disbursement strategies for the Gilead PAC Board. · Draft PAC communications, including newsletters, presentation materials, and intranet content. · Manage day-to-day PAC operations, including overseeing donor database, disbursements, governance, and vendors. · Supervise PAC budget, track expenditures and direct engagement with financial institutions. · Prepare and file relevant compliance materials, including FEC and applicable state reports; collaborate with legal partners and outside counsel to ensure adherence to campaign-finance, pay-to-play, and ethics rules. · Work with consultants and law firms to ensure compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements. · Represent Gilead PAC at political events and fundraisers (may require travel and evening/weekend availability). · Collaborate with Government Affairs leadership on strategic initiatives to improve engagement with federal and state lawmakers. **Qualifications** · 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or related field or 10 years related experience with a master's degree in these fields. · 6–8+ years in PAC management, political compliance, or campaign/committee operations (corporate PAC experience preferred). · Experience collaborating with federal/state lobbying teams and aligning PAC giving with corporate policy priorities. · Knowledge of FEC regulations and state/local campaign-finance rules; proficiency with PAC databases and reporting tools. · Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to exercise sound judgment in dynamic political environments. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Data visualization and analytics skills for PAC performance reporting and forecasting. · Experience working with Excel and cloud based systems to manage accounting, budget and financial processes. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). · Location: Washington, DC (In-office position), with occasional travel and evening/weekend events. **People Leader Accountabilities:** •Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. •Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. •Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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. **For jobs in the United States:** Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion. **For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:** Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. 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.