Job Overview: The role is reporting to the Director of ER the Associate Director, ER, will work as part of an International ER Team responsible for delivering ER support in 40 countries and contribute towards efforts to mature and scale the International ER Team as a center of excellence within a multi-tiered HR delivery model. Essential Functions: Understands International ER frameworks including works councils. Has sound knowledge of HR policies and practices. Provides guidance to HR Business Partners and Business Managers on managing Gilead's employment risk. Provides ER support with virtually no immediate direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to individual situations and projects. Qualifications: Relevant experience in the Employee Relations field and a BS or BA degree. Employment Law Degree desired. Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry desired. Second language desired. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Broad knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures in Europe. Requires solid working knowledge and understanding of Human Resources legislation / employment law, principles, policies, and procedures in multiple countries.