Gilead.com
Vice President, Enterprise Communications & Employee Engagement
Gilead.com, California City, California, us, 93504
Overview
Gilead is seeking a visionary and strategic communications leader to serve as Vice President, Corporate & Enterprise Communications. This newly created role will be responsible for shaping and executing an integrated communications strategy that connects Gilead’s mission, science, culture, and leadership with internal and external audiences. Reporting to the new Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, the Vice President, Corporate and Enterprise Communications will oversee corporate media relations, executive visibility, enterprise-wide internal communications, employee engagement, and digital communications. This leader will provide counsel on corporate reputation and proactively shape how the company communicates about its products, people, and impact on patients and communities around the world. The ideal candidate will bring deep healthcare communications expertise, a global mindset, and exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex scientific and R&D topics into compelling narratives and deliver a cohesive message across key audiences. This highly visible executive will lead a high-performing global team and collaborate with senior leaders across Public Affairs, HR, R&D, and Investor Relations, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This role is based at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, CA. Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Digital Communications: Develop and lead corporate media relations and public affairs strategy to shape external narrative. Oversee crisis communications planning and execution across global markets. Direct digital media strategy, including content for the company website, social channels, and executive LinkedIn presence. Ensure digital communications are data-driven and optimized for reach and engagement. Enterprise & Internal Communications: Define and lead the strategic vision for internal communications across Gilead’s global enterprise to align with the company’s mission, goals, and values. Drive messaging for change management and cultural cohesion. Partner with HR, IT, and Operations to embed communications into transformation efforts and employee experience. Ensure consistent and impactful messaging across teams and channels. Lead enterprise-wide employee engagement programs such as State of Gilead, Science Day, and global celebrations; partner with HR to activate cultural and engagement priorities through storytelling and internal platforms. Lead internal crisis communications during incidents affecting employee well-being or site operations. Employee Engagement & Culture: Design and lead employee engagement strategies that foster pride, inclusion, and connection to Gilead’s mission. Activate cultural priorities through storytelling and communications aligned with business strategy. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR to strengthen employer brand and support retention. Provide communications counsel to the CEO and senior leaders for internal and external engagements (town halls, industry conferences, media interviews, investor meetings). Leadership Communications: Develop executive visibility strategies; provide content development for internal and external engagements (town halls, conferences, social media); create editorial calendars and manage executive communications platforms. Equip leaders with tools and narratives to drive transparent, authentic, and compelling communication. Science & R&D Storytelling: Partner with R&D leadership to communicate scientific innovation and pipeline strategy; develop science-based content for internal and external audiences. Support R&D executives at scientific congresses and events in collaboration with media and investor relations teams. Team Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Lead and mentor a global communications team; use data and insights to refine strategies and measure impact; foster cross-functional collaboration across Public Affairs, HR, Commercial, and R&D. Qualifications
Healthcare communications expertise with a global mindset and exceptional storytelling skills. Ability to translate complex scientific and R&D topics into accessible narratives and cohesive company-wide messaging. Experience leading a high-performing global team and collaborating with senior leaders across functions. Strong counsel skills on corporate reputation and communications strategy in a biotech/pharma environment. Location
Foster City, CA (On-site) Equal Employment Opportunity
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations for applicants may be requested via ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, view the Know Your Rights poster.
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Gilead is seeking a visionary and strategic communications leader to serve as Vice President, Corporate & Enterprise Communications. This newly created role will be responsible for shaping and executing an integrated communications strategy that connects Gilead’s mission, science, culture, and leadership with internal and external audiences. Reporting to the new Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, the Vice President, Corporate and Enterprise Communications will oversee corporate media relations, executive visibility, enterprise-wide internal communications, employee engagement, and digital communications. This leader will provide counsel on corporate reputation and proactively shape how the company communicates about its products, people, and impact on patients and communities around the world. The ideal candidate will bring deep healthcare communications expertise, a global mindset, and exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex scientific and R&D topics into compelling narratives and deliver a cohesive message across key audiences. This highly visible executive will lead a high-performing global team and collaborate with senior leaders across Public Affairs, HR, R&D, and Investor Relations, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This role is based at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, CA. Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Digital Communications: Develop and lead corporate media relations and public affairs strategy to shape external narrative. Oversee crisis communications planning and execution across global markets. Direct digital media strategy, including content for the company website, social channels, and executive LinkedIn presence. Ensure digital communications are data-driven and optimized for reach and engagement. Enterprise & Internal Communications: Define and lead the strategic vision for internal communications across Gilead’s global enterprise to align with the company’s mission, goals, and values. Drive messaging for change management and cultural cohesion. Partner with HR, IT, and Operations to embed communications into transformation efforts and employee experience. Ensure consistent and impactful messaging across teams and channels. Lead enterprise-wide employee engagement programs such as State of Gilead, Science Day, and global celebrations; partner with HR to activate cultural and engagement priorities through storytelling and internal platforms. Lead internal crisis communications during incidents affecting employee well-being or site operations. Employee Engagement & Culture: Design and lead employee engagement strategies that foster pride, inclusion, and connection to Gilead’s mission. Activate cultural priorities through storytelling and communications aligned with business strategy. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR to strengthen employer brand and support retention. Provide communications counsel to the CEO and senior leaders for internal and external engagements (town halls, industry conferences, media interviews, investor meetings). Leadership Communications: Develop executive visibility strategies; provide content development for internal and external engagements (town halls, conferences, social media); create editorial calendars and manage executive communications platforms. Equip leaders with tools and narratives to drive transparent, authentic, and compelling communication. Science & R&D Storytelling: Partner with R&D leadership to communicate scientific innovation and pipeline strategy; develop science-based content for internal and external audiences. Support R&D executives at scientific congresses and events in collaboration with media and investor relations teams. Team Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Lead and mentor a global communications team; use data and insights to refine strategies and measure impact; foster cross-functional collaboration across Public Affairs, HR, Commercial, and R&D. Qualifications
Healthcare communications expertise with a global mindset and exceptional storytelling skills. Ability to translate complex scientific and R&D topics into accessible narratives and cohesive company-wide messaging. Experience leading a high-performing global team and collaborating with senior leaders across functions. Strong counsel skills on corporate reputation and communications strategy in a biotech/pharma environment. Location
Foster City, CA (On-site) Equal Employment Opportunity
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations for applicants may be requested via ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, view the Know Your Rights poster.
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