Jyoti Mehra

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JYOTI MEHRA is executive vice president of human resources at Gilead Sciences. Mehra is responsible for leading people strategy and, together with the Gilead Leadership Team, building an inclusive and collaborative culture. In her role, she has responsibility for elevating team performance and developing a cohesive approach to attracting, developing and retaining employees. Mehra brings extensive experience in business partnership and organizational design to her current position. Prior to joining Gilead in 2017, Mehra held senior leadership positions with Novartis Corp. in the United States, Europe and China, bringing a broad  international perspective to her work. Mehra received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Delhi University and her master’s degree in international studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. She currently serves on the board of directors of Lam Research and California Conference for Women.