SMASHING
STEREOTYPES! IT’S GREAT TO SHOUT ABOUT
As an organisation, we encourage individuals to bring their whole self to work. We want all of our employees to embrace and leverage each other’s talents and perspectives, foster a sense of belonging and achieve their full career potential. In line with our inclusivity commitments, we are delighted to support this year’s Cork Pride and look forward to continued strong links with the LGBTQ+ community.
At Gilead Sciences, we are committed to creating a work environment that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve. We invest in our workforce to advance inclusion, equity and bold ideas that can help make the world a better, healthier place. As we mark the 25th anniversary of our operations in Ireland, Cork Pride is an opportunity for us to celebrate and acknowledge our colleagues, and our long-standing relationships with the LGBTQ+ community. Our employees are actively engaged in and shape our inclusion and diversity efforts through our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Gilead’s Pride Alliance is dedicated to recognising and protecting equal rights for all individuals, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation and is established in 18 sites worldwide, with more planned. At our Cork sites, Gilead’s Pride Alliance celebrates diverse identities on a year-round basis to ensure that our LGBTQ+ employees and allies can be their authentic selves.
Working as a part of the Pride Alliance ERG in Gilead Sciences in Cork lets us collaborate with all the different teams in the company and, with vital support from senior
The Pride Alliance ERG gives us the opportunity to gain knowledge locally and
internationally, then share what we have learned to help every- one understand why Pride events are still happening. It is important to
leadership, we are able to effectively promote inclusion and provide a safe space in which people can be their true selves.
allow everyone, no matter how they identify, to have a forum to see we are all diverse, and to be comfortable being yourself. The benefits of inclusion and diversity to an organisation’s success are well known. Representation and varied viewpoints allow for greater innovation ability and flexibility to diversify into different areas of thought. Pride and the Pride activities throughout the year support this and also personally let me learn more about myself and discover more about others. I feel everyone deserves the same opportunity. SEÁN Ó DONNABHÁIN , Financial Specialist & Pride Alliance Lead
Allowing employees to be represented and contribute fully without any doubt or fear really nurtures a safer and more open work environment where all members of staff have equal opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. My own personal Cork Pride highlight has been walking in the parade side by side with colleagues, the community, and allies from Cork, Ireland and all over the world. NIALL DONNELLY , QA Specialist & Pride Alliance Lead
Now in its second year, our Smashing Stereotypes series aims to encourage greater understanding and inclusion internally by inviting our colleagues to hear from members of various com- munities.
Events such as Pride remind society of the strides we have made, but also the distance still to go in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. As a member of the Cork Gilead Sciences leadership team, my role is to protect and advocate our
It’s so fantastic to see how much inclusion and diversity have progressed over the years so that we live in a society where all people are accepted and celebrated. It’s heartwarming to know that the future for our families and friends is bright, with op-
GILEAD SCIENCES CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN IRELAND • 550+ full-time staff
company’s values, inclusion being at the core. Allies listen, support, and stand up for colleagues, helping to amplify all voices and experiences. Allyship is a continuous journey of learning and growing, striving to influence positive changes in our society and within our organisations. A more inclusive working environment allows everybody to thrive and elevates us all. AOIFE MARRINAN , Senior Director, Legal
portunities and acceptance for all. So much credit is due to events like Pride that promote visibility, create positive energy and provide events that everyone can participate in. I’m proud to work in Gilead where inclusion and diversity are actively promoted and supports are in place for Employee Resource Groups such as the Pride Alliance. We all benefit so much from this culture. DENISE MCSWEENEY , Associate Director, Validation
• Four offices, in Cork and Dublin • €300 million invested in Ireland • Leader in HIV and viral hepatitis
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