Sr Director, Public Affairs, External Affairs

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.

Every member of Gileads 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 were 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

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.

Gilead is looking for a Senior Director of Public Affairs External Affairs to develop and deliver structure public affairs and stakeholder engagement plans which support U.S prioritized objectives. They will promote communications campaigns to promote an external environment that enables growth for Gileads U.S. business. They will lead the development and execution of clear compelling communications that will create air cover and drive U.S. federal and state public policy priorities. This role blends strategic communications leadership with handson content development ensuring that complex policy topics are translated into accessible persuasive campaigns and narratives that advance Gileads reputation and policy objectives.

The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of communications - everything from planning production to performance - while serving as a critical connector across Public Affairs Commercial and Government Affairs. This role reports to the Vice President Corporate & Enterprise Communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Public Affairs Communications & Strategy

• Develop and execute proactive integrated public affairs communication strategies and content that articulate and support Gileads legislative regulatory and public policy objectives ensuring alignment with Gileads enterprise priorities and reputation goals and key groups including government affairs commercial policy and communications.

• Translate complex policy topics into accessible persuasive narratives for external audiences including policymakers advocacy organizations community groups trade associations think tanks and media.

• Monitor and synthesize public affairs developments to inform proactive communication planning.

• Identify opportunities venues and creative communications tactics to meet Gileads objectives.

• Strengthen message discipline ensuring alignment across Public Affairs Government Affairs Legal and functional partners.

• Advise senior leaders and internal partners on best practices and creative ways of communicating and activating campaigns to create a favorable operating environment.

• Ensure Public Affairs communication efforts complement Government Affairs policy trade and coalition building strategies.

External Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the development of content for policymakers advocacy groups NGOs and external experts ensuring clarity credibility and alignment with enterprise priorities.

• Identify and shape opportunities to amplify Gileads voice in policy discussions through earned owned and shared channels via working with third parties advocates and creating coalitions.

• Partner with enterprise communicators to ensure consistency across therapeutic corporate and reputation driving messaging.

Issues Crisis & Reputation Support

• Support issue monitoring and response related to emerging risks and evolving narratives that may impact Gileads reputation; contribute to scenario planning response materials and executive communications.

• Ensure policy-relevant issues are integrated into broader corporate reputation strategies in coordination with Public Affairs Leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 10 years of experience in social media digital communications or content strategy.

• Strong understanding of key Beltway publications policy media ecosystems and digital/social media targeting capabilities to effectively reach policymakers influencers and specialized audiences

• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on content creation.

• Comfortable supporting senior leaders in high-visibility high-stakes environments.

• Exceptional written visual and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Knowledge of the regulatory political or social responsibility landscapes impacting business and reputation.

• Excellence in translating policy and complex science into compelling credible narratives.

Preferred:

• Background in public affairs corporate communications reputation management consulting political campaigns PR agencies or government relations.

• Experience in a global or highly matrixed corporate environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 14 years of experience or

• Masters Degree and 12 years of experience

Location: Washington DC

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

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