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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mature the enterprise Security Intelligence Program, including strategic intelligence, threat monitoring, and risk analysis capabilities.
• Develop program vision, operating model, governance, and performance metrics aligned to corporate risk priorities.
• Translate intelligence into actionable insights for executive leadership, crisis teams, and operational security functions.

Threat Intelligence & Risk Analysis

• Identify, assess, and track global threats including geopolitical instability, terrorism, crime, activism, insider risk, and emerging security trends.
• Produce timely intelligence products such as risk assessments, threat briefs, travel risk guidance, and executive summaries.
• Establish methodologies for intelligence collection, analysis, validation, and dissemination.

Crisis & Incident Support

• Provide intelligence support to crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity efforts.
• Serve as a key advisor during security incidents, elevated threat environments, and high-risk events.
• Coordinate intelligence inputs before, during, and after crises to support decision-making and post-incident review.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Brief senior leaders and cross-functional partners with clear, concise, and decision-oriented intelligence.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders such as Legal, HR, Compliance, Privacy, Travel, and IT Security.
• Represent Corporate Security Intelligence in enterprise risk discussions and governance forums.

External Liaison & Sources

• Manage relationships with external intelligence providers, industry peers, law enforcement, and government partners as appropriate.
• Evaluate and oversee intelligence vendors, tools, and subscriptions to ensure quality, relevance, and value.
• Stay current on intelligence tradecraft, analytic techniques, and industry best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop intelligence analysts or contractors, fostering high analytical standards and ethical judgment.
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, and quality controls for intelligence production.
• Promote a culture of integrity, discretion, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in security studies, international relations, political science, intelligence, criminology, or a related field.
• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in intelligence, security risk analysis, threat assessment, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading or building intelligence programs in a corporate, government, military, or global security environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex threat information into clear, actionable guidance.
• Proven ability to brief senior executives and influence decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in intelligence studies, international affairs, security studies, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience supporting global operations, international travel risk, or crisis management programs.
• Familiarity with intelligence tools, threat monitoring platforms, and analytic frameworks.
• Prior experience in highly regulated or high-risk industries (e.g., life sciences, biotech, tech, critical infrastructure).

Additional Attributes

• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional judgment.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-moving risk environments.
• Strong collaboration skills across regions, cultures, and functions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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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