Senior Director, U.S. Public Affairs - HIV Communications

Senior Director, U.S. Public Affairs - HIV Communications United States - California - Foster City Public Affairs/Communications Regular

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's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses

worldwide.

As a Senior Director, U.S. Public Affairs, HIV Communications, you will be responsible for the following:

• 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 work groups.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree and 14 years' of relevant experience to include communications, public health, business or science-oriented field 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…