Gilead Sciences, Inc. Posted August 5, 2026

Sr Manager, Corporate Development

Foster City, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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 is looking to hire a full-time Senior Manager for its Corporate Development team to lead strategic partnerships across oncology, virology and inflammation.  The candidate will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Development, and be part of the core Corporate Development team.

Responsibilities

Lead execution, with support, of corporate development opportunities involving strategic partnerships, investments, licensing, and/or acquisitions.

Partner with key stakeholders across therapeutic areas, including research, clinical, commercial, finance and program strategy leadership to develop business proposals that align with Gilead's mission and growth strategy.

Develop and maintain strong external relationships with potential partners.

Coordinate diligence efforts and scientific reviews for identified opportunities; review opportunities and business cases with Gilead management.

Lead negotiations, with support, of term sheets and contracts with identified partners.

Position can be filled as Senior Manager or Associate Director based on level of experience.

Desirable Skill Sets

Strong knowledge of drug development and biotech/pharma industry.

Experience supporting transactions and strong familiarity with negotiations and the contracting process.

Aptitude for quantitative analysis such as forecasting and valuation work.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Prior experience driving and coordinating cross-functional efforts and presenting business cases to key stakeholders.

Passion for science and drug development.

Qualifications

Minimum education and years of relevant experience, including experience in biotech/pharma sector and/or professional services (e.g. consulting, finance, legal, and/or corporate experience in a relevant function):

B.S./B.A. + 6 or more years of experience

PhD/M.B.A./Masters/J.D. + 2 or more years of experience

The salary range for this position is: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. 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 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' poster.

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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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Foster City, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active BD&L & Strategic Planning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 53 comparable Manager BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 16 biopharma companies.

53Comparable roles tracked
41Currently active
16Companies hiring similar roles
11Countries represented

Salary context

21 of 53 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $169,320/yr – $219,120/yr
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Inside Business Development Manager · AbbVie $27/hr – $48/hr (≈ $56,160–$99,840/yr)
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, Search & Evaluation (Immunology) · Novartis $160,300/yr – $297,700/yr
Peer group range $78,000 – $229,000 (median $163,850)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 53 comparable roles

United States23
China10
Germany6
Mexico4
Singapore3
Switzerland2

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Seniority mix

53 of 53 peers have a known seniority level

Manager33
Associate Director16
Associate4

Therapeutic area mix

8 of 53 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Dermatology & Aesthetics3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Immunology2
Oncology1

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