The ethical standards that govern how Gilead conducts business reflect the
company's commitment to integrity and excellence. The following documents outline
the guiding principles and the internal structures we have in place to monitor
them.
Gilead's board of directors has adopted the corporate governance principles
outlined in this document to promote the functioning of the board and its committees,
to promote the interests of stockholders and to set forth a common set of expectations
as to how the board, its various committees and individual directors should
perform their functions.
Read the Board Guidelines
This charter outlines the roles and responsibilities of the audit committee
of Gilead's board of directors. The committee assists the board in overseeing
the quality and integrity of the corporate accounting and financial reporting
practices of Gilead and the related systems of internal controls. The committee's
role includes oversight of Gilead's auditors and its business ethics standards
and compliance. The committee's role also includes a particular focus on the
qualitative aspects of financial reporting to stockholders and on Gilead's processes
to assure compliance with significant applicable legal, ethical and regulatory
requirements.
Read the Audit Committee Charter
This charter outlines the roles and responsibilities of the compensation committee
of Gilead's board of directors. The committee reviews the performance of Gilead's
executive officers and approves the type and level of their compensation, and
assists the board in overseeing overall compensation plans and programs of Gilead.
Read the Compensation Committee Charter
This charter outlines the roles and responsibilities of the nominating and
corporate governance committee of Gilead's board of directors. The committee
develops and recommends to the Board corporate governance policies and practices
applicable to Gilead, including Board structure and nominations of directors
and committee members.
Read the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter
This charter outlines the roles and responsibilities of the scientific committee of Gilead's board of directors. The committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding Gilead's research and development strategies.
Read the Scientific Committee Charter
The charter outlines the roles and responsibilities of Gilead’s lead independent director. The lead independent director is responsible for coordinating the activities of the other independent directors and to perform such other duties and responsibilities as the Board of Directors may determine.
Read the Lead Independent Director Charter
This document reflects Gilead's commitment to the highest standards of ethical
conduct. It establishes corporate standards of behavior for all Gilead employees,
officers, and directors and sets company expectations of contractors and agents.
Read the Code of Ethics
Stockholders may communicate with the Board by sending a letter to Gilead Sciences, Inc. Board of Directors, c/o Corporate Secretary, 333 Lakeside Drive, Foster City, California 94404.
Read the Stockholder Communications with the Board
When an employee or contractor wishes to raise a matter under the Complaint Procedure and Non-Retaliation Policy, he or she may contact any member of the responsible committee, which includes Gilead's CFO, General Counsel, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Vice President, Human Resources and Vice President, European Operations, by any means of communication, either with attribution or anonymously. To facilitate disclosures and permit anonymous communications, Gilead has an electronic system that may be accessed through its intranet or via a toll-free telephone number which enables an employee to direct a disclosure to a particular member of the Committee. On receipt of a disclosure, the receiving committee member will take responsibility for its consideration, investigation and remedial action, if necessary. All disclosures will be investigated. If appropriate, the disclosure will be brought to the attention of Gilead's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for receiving, reviewing and responding to complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters under the Complaint Procedure and Non-Retaliation Policy.
This document outlines Gilead’s Comprehensive Health Care Product Compliance Program in accordance with the “Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers” published by the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (The “HHS – OIG Guidance”). If you would like a copy of the Gilead Health Care Product Compliance Program mailed to you, please call 1-888-612-2118 or 1-650-522-5099.
Read the Health Care Product Compliance Program and the Pocket Guide to Gilead’s Promotional and Customer Support Guidelines | 
