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Job Description

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Sr Director, Public Affairs, US HIV Prevention Communications

This role will develop and lead communications activities in support of new Gilead prevention therapies, following the results of the company’s PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2 clinical trials.

The role will involve developing and implementing creative and impactful proactive programs that reach a range of stakeholders across HIV-affected communities and educate them on the importance of HIV prevention and the potential benefits of pre-exposure prophylaxis. This position will be responsible for developing public relations strategies and tactics that complement and support non-branded educational/awareness campaigns, product-specific campaigns and above brand environment conditioning campaigns. Public relations/communications experience supporting large-scale direct-to-consumer campaigns is preferred.

This role will work closely with cross-functional colleagues in the U.S. Commercial organization, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Government Affairs as well as coordinating with colleagues across Public Affairs’ global centers of expertise and global therapeutic area communications to help inform cross-functional priorities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, manage and execute a high-profile national strategic, multi-platform and multi-channel product launch plan in the U.S.
• Lead coordination of a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders to drive integrated and measurable results against corporate and commercial priorities.
• Identify and manage external agency resources to swiftly and effectively execute creative and compelling communications tactics that educate and persuade new and existing audiences on the value of Gilead’s HIV prevention therapies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and maintain a product narrative and messaging, storytelling assets and framework.
• Ensure all materials are accurate and comply with business conduct and regulatory requirements.
• Align with Corporate Communications on media activities, including developing executive briefing materials, pitches, and manage select reporter inquiries proactively and on demand.
• Lead the development of materials, campaigns, social media content, events, and activations to support Public Affairs and cross-functional partners objectives.
• Oversee the submission, review, and approval of all materials through Gilead’s review committee process.
• Represent the Public Affairs team at cross-functional HIV prevention workgroups.
• Monitor environment and media to anticipate and advise on key issues relating to the company’s products and programs in the HIV therapeutic area. Disseminating relevant coverage to key internal teams.
• Collaborate on programs related to HIV in other Public Affairs and U.S. Commercial teams and centers of excellence. Programs may include advertising and marketing campaigns, corporate website and intranet content development, advocacy group engagement, and co-creation funding announcements, among others.
• Support budget management including monthly reconciliation and tracking to help ensure efficient, timely and accurate financial accountability.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• BA degree in communications, public health, business or science-oriented field and minimum 14+ years of relevant experience, which includes 8-12 years of healthcare communications experience or master’s degree in communications or public health with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven successful experience in product launch and associated communications activities, with demonstrated experience building detailed, strategic, creative, cross-functional and measurable plans that align with business objectives.
• Experience in developing and leading large-scale DTC communications (additional plug-ins with advocacy groups a plus).
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and diligence.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with a business orientation.
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent project management expertise and experience.
• Creative and operationally competent.
• Experience in developing consumer social media influencer and/or celebrity campaigns.
• Proven ability to multi-task and balance multiple competing priorities.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with a business orientation.
• Ability to manage through influence and drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Strong desire to work well with diverse employees and partners in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
• Ability to interact with more senior colleagues as well as external partners and patient advocates appropriately, with confidence and ease.

The salary range for this position is: $237,660.00 - $307,560.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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