Senior Analyst, Risk Governance – Business Continuity Management

Gilead Sciences

Senior Risk Analyst supporting Business Continuity Management at Gilead Sciences. Involved in program documentation, project execution, and cross-functional coordination.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeFoster City • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,650 - $141,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, with strong project management and analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of collaborating effectively across teams and regions.

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Business Continuity Management (BCM)Project ManagementAnalytical ThinkingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBusiness Continuity Certification (DRI International ABCP, CBCP, BCI)

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Hard Skills

Business Continuity Management (BCM)Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Project ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProcess MappingCrisis Management SupportAI Model ExperienceTabletop ExercisesStatus ReportingMetrics Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Fusion SystemMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

DRI International ABCPCBCPBCI

Industry Keywords

Biotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryMultinational Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and Five Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Three Years' Experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off