Director, Unified Communication

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.Job DescriptionGilead 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. We are seeking a dynamic Director of Unified Communication to spearhead our communication and collaboration strategy, harnessing the power of voice, conferencing, video platforms and other advanced tools. As a key member of our team, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of unified communication solutions that optimize productivity, streamline information sharing, and elevate the overall employee experience. Moreover, you will oversee the management of meeting producers for live, virtual, and hybrid events, ensuring exceptional delivery.Essential Duties & Job Functions:Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a comprehensive unified communication strategy that aligns with our business objectives and enterprise architecture while supporting our life sciences endeavors.Conferencing Platform Mastery: Utilize your deep expertise with platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and WebEx to enable capabilities for seamless virtual meetings, video conferencing, and remote collaboration.Technology Leadership: Lead a high-performing team responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining unified communication solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.Meeting Producer Enablement: Furnish meeting producers with the necessary tools and capabilities, along with the essential oversight, to successfully coordinate seamless live, virtual, and hybrid events.Innovation: Stay at the forefront of emerging communication technologies and trends, evaluating their potential to enhance our communication landscape and drive competitive advantage.Vendor Collaborations: Foster robust relationships with technology vendors and partners, collaborating to optimize our communication ecosystem and maintain a forward-looking roadmap.Enhancing User Experience: Champion an outstanding user experience, exploring avenues to enhance accessibility, user-friendliness, and efficiency across our communication tools.Change Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth technology transitions, providing training, support, and guidance for new communication solutions.Budget Oversight: Manage budget planning and allocation, effectively utilizing resources to deliver high-impact communication solutions while maintaining cost-effectiveness.Basic Qualifications:10+ years of relevant experience and BS in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience OR 8+ years of relevant experience, with a M.S. in a related field.A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in unified communication, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.Conferencing Platform Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing and optimizing the Zoom and Teams platforms for large organizations, with a successful track record of deployments, enhancements and integration.Preferred Qualifications:Life Sciences Acumen: Familiarity with the distinct communication needs and regulatory considerations within the life sciences industry is highly advantageous.Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, aligning technology with overarching business goals.Effective Team Leadership: Exceptional leadership and management skills, with a history of building and motivating high-performing teams.Meeting Production: Experience managing meeting producers for live, virtual, and hybrid events, ensuring seamless event execution.Vendor Relationship Management: Strong skills in vendor relationship management, including negotiation and performance oversight.Communication Excellence: Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.Innovative Mindset: A creative thinker who is proactive in exploring and implementing new technologies to drive continuous improvement.Gilead Core Values:•    Integrity (Doing What’s Right)•    Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)•    Teamwork (Working Together)•    Excellence (Being Your Best)•    Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)The salary range for this position is: $199,835.00 - $258,610.00. 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: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.For jobs in the United States:As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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 careers@gilead.com for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONOur 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 log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time