Senior Analyst, Risk Governance – Business Continuity Management
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Job Description
Business Continuity Management reports to the Executive Director, Risk Governance within the Finance group based in Foster City, California. This role will be part of a team that is responsible for the governance and support of Business Continuity Management (BCM) at Gilead. The Senior Risk Analyst, Risk Governance is responsible for supporting the business with the development, maintenance, and exercise of business continuity plans and contributing to the annual BCM goals and objectives required to achieve alignment with the company’s strategic direction and risk profile. Analytical thinking, project management, and communication skills are key success factors in this role.
The preferred office location for this role is Foster City, CA but we will also consider Raleigh, NC.
As a Senior Analyst, Risk Governance – Business Continuity Management, at Gilead you will ...
Job Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining Business Continuity Program documentation, including but not limited to policies, standards, governance models, program procedures and tools and templates
Collaborate with other BCM team colleagues to plan and execute small projects that improve the BCM program’s services, tools, and standards
Prepare status reports and summary metrics for management
Assist with the required periodic plan updates are completed and tabletop exercises are scheduled
In the event of an incident, provide BCM support in the crisis management response as directed and communicate business recovery activities and status communications to relevant crisis management team leaders
Interact with BCM participants to support their use of the Fusion system
Support cross-regional and cross-functional coordination of plans and activities across international sites and business units
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and Five Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Three Years' Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Requires analytical thinking skills Requires project management skills
Strong communication, interviewing, and presentation skills are required
Ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking environment
Understanding of corporate functions and ability to map processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of standard Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, e.g., COSO,ISO, or ICS (Incident Command Structure)
Experience working with AI models to create program content is a plus
Experience working in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus
Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across teams and levels
Business continuity certification, such as DRI International ABCP or CBCP or BCI (Business Continuity Institute), is a plus
Experience working in a multinational company is a plus
The salary range for this position is:
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*.
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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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