Senior Director, Human Resources- China

Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences

People & HR, Sales & Business Development
Shanghai, China
Posted on Dec 23, 2024

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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.

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

Working at Gilead

Gilead has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a better, healthier world for all people. We have commercialized more than 25 innovative medicines, helping to transform treatment for people living with HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Through our ongoing bold and transformative science, we’re driving innovations that have the potential to become the next generation of life-changing medicines.

Our employees include some of the most talented innovators in the biopharmaceutical industry. We are always looking for the next wave of passionate people interested in joining an intellectually stimulating, socially responsible company with a track record of addressing serious illnesses and public health issues around the world. Every member of our team plays a critical and visible role in helping to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases. Because the impossible is not impossible. It’s what’s next.

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced business and human resources leader. This role will serve as Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner for our Commercial operations in China, and partner with our VP and General Manager (GM) China, VP Asia Development, and the cross-functional China Leadership Team. This individual will act as a strategic partner for senior business leaders and will have a business-focused approach to help translate objectives to workforce strategies. The role will serve as a key member of the Global Commercial HR Leadership Team on planning and delivering HR programs and services.

China is a fast-growing market for Gilead with a strong foundation in Liver, expanding footprint in HIV, oncology and antifungal. Gilead is also investing further with in-country Development capability. The affiliate is currently at ~$540M in revenue and ~800 employees and contractors. Beyond the local responsibilities, the China HR Head will be a key member of the Global Commercial HR Leadership Team.

This leader will work cross-functionally, across the broader Gilead and Gilead Commercial, interfacing with the relevant global, regional and country HR leaders/teams to maximize both global and local opportunities, aligned to Enterprise and China level business and HR priorities. This leader will provide strategic direction and management to continue to build a strong One China HR team and create a high-performance working culture so that the business achieves its ambitious performance objectives and people strategies keep pace.

This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources for the Commercial function and will be based in Shanghai.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Development:

  • Collaborate with leaders to plan and implement workforce strategies that support growth and organizational effectiveness.
  • Provide guidance on organizational structure changes and process improvements to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Support thoughtful change management initiatives to foster smooth transitions and business continuity.

Strategic Advisor:

  • Act as a key business partner, working with leaders to align HR strategies with broader business objectives.
  • Advise on organizational structure, resource planning, and process improvements to optimize team alignment with product pipeline and business deliverables.
  • Support leaders in aligning workforce planning with the company’s strategic goals and operational model.

Team Effectiveness:

  • Support leaders in building high-performing teams by facilitating team chartering and team effectiveness activities.
  • Assist in identifying and addressing pain points in team dynamics and ways of working, with a focus on improving collaboration and clarity in roles and responsibilities.

Talent Development & Inclusion:

  • Drive talent management processes, including development planning and succession planning, to build critical capabilities within the organization.
  • Promote leadership and manager development by encouraging the use of learning resources and development tools.
  • Partner with leaders to build and embed Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) strategies into daily operations and talent practices.
  • Support the continuous development of employees to create opportunities for growth and career progression.

HR Programs & Services:

  • Ensure the seamless delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs, including performance management, rewards, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Conduct presentations and training sessions on HR-related topics as required to educate leaders and employees on HR best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

  • MS/MA and 10+ years of experience in Human Resources OR –
  • BS/BA and 12+ years of experience in Human Resources OR
  • High School diploma and 18+ years of experience in Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS or BA degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business. Master’s degree preferred
  • HR business partner experience with in-depth knowledge of HR practices, preferably with some experience in more than one HR function
  • Strong track record of serving as a strategic HR partner for senior executives, HR leaders, and employees at all levels, preferably in life sciences, healthcare or pharma/biotech
  • Experience working in China market, with multinational or US headquartered company experience preferred.
  • Strong track record of developing solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business objectives into talent priorities
  • Strong leadership competencies, demonstrating accountability for coaching, developing, progressing and retaining employees while ensuring an inclusive work environment
  • Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action
  • Excellent active listening skills that encourage employee trust
  • Professional and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong conflict management and resolution skills
  • Proficient knowledge of employment laws, principles, policies, and procedures
  • Role model for Gilead core values and People Leader Accountabilities (PLA)
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin, both verbal and written.

Equal Opportunities

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. It is also Gilead’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.


在吉利德,我们致力于为所有人创造一个更健康的世界。过往逾35年间,我们在HIV、病毒性肝炎、COVID-19、肿瘤等危及生命的疾病领域持续推动药物革新,改善患者生活,并在全球范围内提升药物可及。未来,我们将继续应对全球最具挑战的健康问题,为实现这一使命,需要我们同心协力、坚定信念和不懈努力。

每个你,都将在我们探索和推动改变生命的科学创新进程中扮演至关重要的角色,吉客是我们得以实现伟大愿景的重要伙伴,我们期待充满热忱、志存高远的你,在这里创造真正的影响力。

我们深信卓越的管理者才能赋能卓越的团队,每一位吉利德领袖都致力于为吉客创造积极的工作体验。无论你现在、抑或有志向成为团队管理者,都是塑造吉客文化的关键引擎,让我们共同创造一个让每位吉客都能感受到包容、持续成长和充分赋能的职场环境,实现未来无限可能。

加入吉利德科学,携手,突破不可能!

中国人力资源高级总监 职位描述:

我们正在寻找一位经验丰富的商业和人力资源领导者。这个角色将担任我们在中国的商业运营的人力资源业务伙伴高级总监,并与中国区副总裁和总经理、亚洲开发副总裁以及跨职能的中国领导团队合作。这个人将作为高级商业领导者的战略伙伴,并将采取以业务为重点的方法来帮助将目标转化为劳动力战略。这个角色将成为全球商业人力资源领导团队的关键成员,负责规划和提供人力资源项目和服务。

中国是吉利德快速增长的市场,肝病领域有着坚实的基础,在艾滋病毒、肿瘤学和抗真菌领域扩大了足迹。吉利德还将进一步投资于国内的开发能力。中国公司目前年营收约为5.4亿美元,员工人数约800人。除了当地的责任外,中国人力资源负责人将成为全球商业人力资源领导团队的关键成员。

这位领导者将跨职能工作,跨越更广泛的吉利德和吉利德商业,与相关的全球、区域和国家人力资源领导者/团队进行互动,以最大化全球和本地的机会,与企业和中国层面的商业和人力资源优先事项保持一致。这位领导者将提供战略指导和管理,继续建立一个强大的中国人力资源团队,并创造一个高绩效的工作文化,使业务实现其雄心勃勃的绩效目标,人们的策略保持同步。

这个角色向商业职能的人力资源副总裁汇报,并将常驻上海。

主要职责:

组织发展:

  • 与领导者合作规划和实施支持增长和组织效能的劳动力战略。
  • 提供组织结构变化和流程改进的指导,以确保与业务目标保持一致。
  • 支持考量周到的变革管理举措,以促进平稳过渡和业务连续性。

战略顾问:

  • 作为关键的业务伙伴,与领导者合作,将人力资源战略与更广泛的业务目标对齐。
  • 就组织结构、资源规划和流程改进提供建议,以优化团队与产品线和业务交付物的对齐。
  • 支持领导者将劳动力规划与公司的战略目标和运营模式对齐。

团队效能:

  • 支持领导者通过促进团队章程和团队效能活动来建立高绩效团队。
  • 协助识别和解决团队动态和工作方式中的痛点,重点关注提高协作和角色及责任的清晰度。

人才发展与包容性:

  • 推动人才管理流程,包括发展规划和继任规划,以在组织内建立关键能力。
  • 通过鼓励使用学习资源和发展工具,促进领导力和管理发展。
  • 与领导者合作,将包容性与多样性(I&D)战略融入日常运营和人才实践中。
  • 支持员工的持续发展,创造成长和职业发展的机会。

人力资源项目与服务:

  • 确保企业范围内的人力资源项目顺利交付,包括绩效管理、奖励和员工参与计划。
  • 根据需要进行人力资源相关主题的演讲和培训,以教育领导者和员工了解人力资源最佳实践。

基本资格:

硕士/文科硕士和10年以上人力资源经验,或者学士/文科学士和12年以上人力资源经验

优先资格:

学士学位或文科学士学位,最好侧重于人力资源或商业。硕士学位优先具有深入的人力资源实践知识,最好有多个人力资源职能的经验的人力资源业务伙伴经验在生命科学、医疗保健或制药/生物技术领域,最好有为高级管理人员、人力资源领导者和各级员工提供战略性人力资源伙伴服务的强有力记录有在中国市场的工作经验,优先考虑跨国公司或美国总部公司的工作经验有解决一系列高度复杂问题的解决方案的强大记录具有将业务目标转化为人才优先事项的强烈商业洞察力强大的领导能力,对辅导、发展、晋升和留住员工负责,同时确保包容性工作环境能够行使判断力,并独立确定和采取适当的行动出色的积极倾听技能,鼓励员工信任专业有效的口头、书面和人际沟通技巧强大的冲突管理和解决技能对雇佣法律、原则、政策和程序有深入的了解吉利德核心价值观和人员领导责任(PLA)的榜样能够在国内和国际上出差精通英语和普通话,包括口头和书面


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