Manager, Legal Operations

Manager, Legal Operations

At Gilead Sciences, we're driven by our mission to discover, develop, and deliver innovative therapeutics that improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our Legal Operations team plays a critical role in enabling the Legal department to operate efficiently, strategically, and in alignment with Gilead's values of integrity, inclusion, teamwork, and excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Manager, Legal Operations with a strong background in legal data analytics, vendor management, and legal technology. This role will support the Legal department by delivering actionable insights, optimizing systems like TeamConnect, TAP, Tableau, SAP and enhancing the management of outside counsel and legal vendors. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience and a passion for driving operational excellence through data.

This role is located at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA. We offer a hybrid environment with 3 days onsite (Tues-Thurs).

Key Responsibilities

Lead data analysis initiatives to support corporate affairs, legal, and compliance spend management, vendor performance and management, and matter lifecycle tracking.

Administer and optimize TeamConnect, TAP, Tableau, SAP including configuration, reporting, and workflow enhancements.

Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports to monitor legal KPIs, budget adherence, and vendor metrics.

Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement and other relevant stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and alignment across systems.

Drive improvements in outside counsel and vendor management, including rate benchmarking, performance evaluation, and diversity tracking.

Support strategic planning and forecasting through data modeling and trend analysis.

Ensure data governance and integrity across legal systems and tools.

Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on process improvement and technology enablement.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in legal operations, data analytics, or a related field with a bachelor's degree or 4 years with a master's degree.

Expertise in TeamConnect, TAP, Tableau, and SAP including advanced reporting and workflow management.

Proven experience managing outside counsel and legal vendors, including spend analysis and performance tracking.

Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Excel.

Excellent analytical, communication, and program coordination and execution skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across departments.

Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and legal operations best practices.

Preferred Skills

Good interpersonal relationship skills to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines for data provision.

Good numeracy skills.

3-5 years of experience in legal operations, in a law firm or a corporate legal department.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, TeamConnect, TAP, Tableau and SAP, is required.

Bachelor's degree in business, Legal Studies, Data Science, or related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Knowledge of legal department budgeting and forecasting.

People Leader Accountabilities :

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is : $136,340.00 - $176,440.00. 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.

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.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.