Gilead Sciences
Senior Director, Global Media Relations
Gilead Sciences, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, us, 07034
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Gilead Sciences . 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. Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of proactive global media relations strategies that support Gilead’s emergence as a top quartile growth company, including quarterly earnings and major events such as the JPM Morgan Healthcare Conference. Partner with Investor Relations to identify and elevate key insights from financial engagements for external media opportunities. Serve as a primary point of contact for top-tier media inquiries related to corporate and financial topics, ensuring timely, consistent and accurate responses aligned with key business partners. Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with top-tier media, trade publications, and DC-based outlets to advance awareness of Gilead’s corporate narrative. Lead earned and paid media activations that reinforce Gilead’s corporate reputation and brand positioning, including media sponsorships. Collaborate across Public Affairs to ensure strategic alignment and amplification. Provide strategic counsel on external engagements such as conferences, panels, and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and identifying media opportunities to amplify key messages. Leverage data-driven insights and external benchmarking to assess and refine media strategies, optimizing for reach, engagement, and reputational impact. Develop and refine media-facing materials such as press releases, key messages and talking points, to ensure clarity, accessibility and alignment with audience needs. Exhibit exceptional strategic writing skills in crafting corporate messages, standby statements, executive talking points and briefing materials, with the ability to independently generate high quality content. Deliver media training and coaching to executives, preparing them to confidently and effectively represent Gilead in high-profile and public engagements. Collaborate closely with internal teams, Government Affairs, HR, and other stakeholders as needed to define Gilead’s position on significant corporate and policy topics and ensure Gilead’s positioning is accurately reflected in external communications. Organize and manage the day-to-day operations of a global media relations team. Provide strategic direction and mentorship to a team of communications professionals across internal communications, leadership communications, external affairs, and digital media. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or 12+ years’ healthcare experience working in-house or in an agency in the area of communications, preferred. Skills, Knowledge And Expectations
Proven track record in media relations, including established relationships with top-tier outlets with keen expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to influence media narratives and secure impactful coverage. Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and policies that impact healthcare. Able to monitor policy trends and prepare in advance when appropriate. Ability to manage high-stakes projects and programs under tight deadlines with agility, precision and strategic judgement. Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Serves as a Gilead spokesperson on media relations, representing the company with credibility and professionalism while cultivating influential relationships with global media and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence internal and external stakeholders. Leads cross-functional collaboration to drive integrated communications across Public Affairs and other key functions. Effectively manages agency partners, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure successful execution of media campaigns. Shaped media plans that align with corporate objectives and elevate Gilead’s reputation. Supports crisis communications planning and response to mitigate reputational risks. Demonstrates leadership to inspire and guide cross-functional teams and foster a culture of excellence. Basic/Additional Qualifications
Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00; Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00. Salary reflects base compensation and may include discretionary bonuses and stock-based incentives; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans. Gilead is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations available on request. Additional Information
For more information about compensation, benefits and wellbeing, please visit the Gilead careers site. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to plan terms. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination. Referrals related to this role are encouraged. Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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Senior Director, Global Media Relations
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Gilead Sciences . 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. Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of proactive global media relations strategies that support Gilead’s emergence as a top quartile growth company, including quarterly earnings and major events such as the JPM Morgan Healthcare Conference. Partner with Investor Relations to identify and elevate key insights from financial engagements for external media opportunities. Serve as a primary point of contact for top-tier media inquiries related to corporate and financial topics, ensuring timely, consistent and accurate responses aligned with key business partners. Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with top-tier media, trade publications, and DC-based outlets to advance awareness of Gilead’s corporate narrative. Lead earned and paid media activations that reinforce Gilead’s corporate reputation and brand positioning, including media sponsorships. Collaborate across Public Affairs to ensure strategic alignment and amplification. Provide strategic counsel on external engagements such as conferences, panels, and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and identifying media opportunities to amplify key messages. Leverage data-driven insights and external benchmarking to assess and refine media strategies, optimizing for reach, engagement, and reputational impact. Develop and refine media-facing materials such as press releases, key messages and talking points, to ensure clarity, accessibility and alignment with audience needs. Exhibit exceptional strategic writing skills in crafting corporate messages, standby statements, executive talking points and briefing materials, with the ability to independently generate high quality content. Deliver media training and coaching to executives, preparing them to confidently and effectively represent Gilead in high-profile and public engagements. Collaborate closely with internal teams, Government Affairs, HR, and other stakeholders as needed to define Gilead’s position on significant corporate and policy topics and ensure Gilead’s positioning is accurately reflected in external communications. Organize and manage the day-to-day operations of a global media relations team. Provide strategic direction and mentorship to a team of communications professionals across internal communications, leadership communications, external affairs, and digital media. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or 12+ years’ healthcare experience working in-house or in an agency in the area of communications, preferred. Skills, Knowledge And Expectations
Proven track record in media relations, including established relationships with top-tier outlets with keen expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to influence media narratives and secure impactful coverage. Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and policies that impact healthcare. Able to monitor policy trends and prepare in advance when appropriate. Ability to manage high-stakes projects and programs under tight deadlines with agility, precision and strategic judgement. Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Serves as a Gilead spokesperson on media relations, representing the company with credibility and professionalism while cultivating influential relationships with global media and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence internal and external stakeholders. Leads cross-functional collaboration to drive integrated communications across Public Affairs and other key functions. Effectively manages agency partners, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure successful execution of media campaigns. Shaped media plans that align with corporate objectives and elevate Gilead’s reputation. Supports crisis communications planning and response to mitigate reputational risks. Demonstrates leadership to inspire and guide cross-functional teams and foster a culture of excellence. Basic/Additional Qualifications
Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00; Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00. Salary reflects base compensation and may include discretionary bonuses and stock-based incentives; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans. Gilead is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations available on request. Additional Information
For more information about compensation, benefits and wellbeing, please visit the Gilead careers site. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to plan terms. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination. Referrals related to this role are encouraged. Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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