Sr Counsel II, Data Privacy

Sr Counsel II, Data Privacy

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

Gilead is seeking a thoughtful, agile, and solutions-oriented advisor to join the Privacy & Data Ethics team. The Sr Counsel II, Data Privacy will support the Company's global privacy program and lead U.S. privacy compliance strategy, with a focus on enabling responsible data use through practical, business-aligned guidance.

The Privacy & Data Ethics team partners across Gilead to promote scalable, effective privacy practices that reduce risk and support innovation. The Director will collaborate closely with Legal Business Partners, IT Security, technology teams, and business stakeholders to advise on complex privacy issues across Gilead's U.S. commercial operations—including consumer-facing platforms, provider engagement, mobile applications, and internal policies. Our team is fast-paced and highly collaborative, grounded in a shared commitment to integrity, partnership, and creative problem-solving in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Essential Duties And Job Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Primary legal advisor to U.S. Commercial business teams including Digital Marketing, on privacy obligations tied to advanced data uses and advertising technologies (e.g., cookies, pixels, audience targeting, third-party platforms).
• Partnering with cross-functional teams on the compliant adoption and use of emerging technologies, including advanced analytics, and evolving adtech ecosystems, with a focus on risk-based enablement of business objectives.
• Driving operational excellence in privacy program execution : advising on and improving key processes and systems (e.g., DPIA / PIA tracking, ROPA, consent management) to enable scalable solutions.
• Defining and interpreting compliance requirements under new U.S. state privacy laws, enforcement actions, and emerging international frameworks, translating these into practical, business-aligned guidance.
• Serving as a resource to Gilead's contracting functions to ensure negotiation of data privacy terms in a wide range of partnerships typical to the biopharma and digital health industries.
• Supporting the development and delivery of targeted privacy training materials and communications to increase employee understanding of responsible data handling practices and obligations.
• Acting as a thought partner to global privacy colleagues, contributing to cross-border initiatives and harmonizing approaches where feasible.
• Serving as a key resource for legal department colleagues in understanding and anticipating changing privacy regulations and enterprise compliance obligations.

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Salary and Benefits

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

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