Exec Director, Public Affairs, U.S. HIV Treatment

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

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Job Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Reporting to the VP U.S. Public Affairs this role will lead HIV Treatment communications and advocacy efforts across the U.S. Managing the U.S. HIV Treatment Public Affairs team the role is responsible for helping to maintain and build upon Gileads position as a leader by articulating Gileads vision in HIV treatment across external and internal audiences raising awareness of unmet medical needs that our science and programs seek to address and communicating progress against these goals. This role works closely with business unit leaders US Medical Affairs and US Government Affairs and engages colleagues across Public Affairs global centers of excellence to help inform cross-functional priorities and drive a unified one PA approach.

Lead a team to drive U.S. communications and advocacy about Gileads HIV Treatment portfolio and pipeline. Set a vision and priorities for the team provide direction as well as hands-on support as needed and ensure team members have development opportunities and continue to grow in their careers at Gilead

Engage with leaders in U.S. commercial Medical Affairs and Government Affairs to help drive cross-functional strategy and tactical plans that assert Gileads longstanding leadership in and commitment to HIV treatment

Integrate information from across the organization to ensure comprehensive one PA approach in HIV treatment can be communicated across external and internal audiences in a compelling and consistent way

Lead cross-functional efforts to horizon scan and proactively address emerging issues with an important focus on the policy / political environment

Design and implement disease awareness programs that inform and mobilize people living with viral diseases encourage at-risk individuals to engage in care and help to de-stigmatize diseases among the general public

Support ongoing and pending product launches in the U.S.

Inform priorities collaborate on programs and ensure integrated cross-functional execution related to the HIV treatment in other Public Affairs centers of expertise including corporate communications media relations community engagement and corporate giving. Programs may include corporate advertising corporate website and intranet content development advocacy group engagement funding opportunity announcements among others

Maintain relationships with key top-tier and trade reporters to shape reporting on Gileads HIV treatment product portfolio pipeline and patient support

Manage agency partners providing agency teams with appropriate information and oversight to effectively implement programs in compliance with Gileads business conduct policies

Manage budgets to target ensuring appropriate investment in priority work and identifying ways to optimize resources

Knowledge Experience and Skills

Typically requires a BA degree in communications liberal arts business or science-oriented field and 16 years of relevant experience which includes 14 years of healthcare public relations experience or 14 years of relevant experience with a masters degree or PhD.

Demonstrated experience driving communications plans that support business priorities

Experience leading teams and supporting both team performance and individual team members development

Expertise in media relations and issues management

Ability to interact with senior management academic experts and patient advocates appropriately with confidence and ease

Ability to influence others and drive alignment across diverse teams

A passion for engaging in public health and policy issues

Prior experience in HIV and/or viral hepatitis communications advocacy government affairs marketing or medical affairs is required

Experience working outside of the US is required

Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company

People Leader Accountabilities:

Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow develop and

realize their purpose.

Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding

them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is:

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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