Sr Director, Global Media Relations

* Lead the development and execution of proactive global media relations strategies that support Gilead’s Phase 3 pipeline and marketed treatments, with a focus on disease awareness, advocacy and scientific innovation.* Drive media engagement strategies around medical congresses, such as ASCO, IAS, ESMO, and ASH.* Partner with Product Communications to identify compelling storylines and insights that support ongoing media outreach that elevates Gilead’s therapeutic leadership.* Serves as a primary point of contact for top-tier media inquiries related to Gilead medicines, ensuring timely, consistent and accurate responses aligned with key business partners.* Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with top-tier media, trade publications, and consumer outlets to advance awareness of Gilead’s pipeline, portfolio and 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.* Partner with Corporate Responsibility to amplify Gilead’s impact through media storytelling, including initiatives tied to global health, community support, and the annual Business Impact Report.* Support crisis communications planning and response, helping mitigate reputational risks and manage sensitive issues in collaboration with senior leaders and legal/regulatory partners.* 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, including Commercial, Medical Affairs, Corporate Responsibility and Policy, to ensure cohesive messaging and maximize media opportunities.* Execute the day-to-day operations of the global media relations team, ensuring seamless execution of media strategies and team collaboration.* Proven track record in media relations, including established relationships with top-tier, trade, therapeutic and consumer media outlets with keen expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to influence media narratives and secure impactful coverage within the biopharmaceutical industry.* Comprehensive understanding of product communications and lifecycle management, with the ability to develop and execute media relations strategies that maximize visibility around key milestones and scientific advancements.* Ability to effectively manage, execute and deliver high-stakes projects and programs under tight deadlines, demonstrating agility, precision and strategic judgement.* Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex scientific and policy topics into compelling narratives tailored to diverse audiences.* Serves as a Gilead spokesperson on media relations, representing the company with credibility and professionalism while cultivating influential relationships with global media, industry leaders, and external stakeholders.* Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence internal and external stakeholders.* Plays a lead role in connecting cross-functional teams, facilitating information sharing, and driving integrated communications efforts across Public Affairs and other key functions.* Effectively manages agency partners, providing strategic direction, oversight and alignment to ensure successful execution of media campaigns and programs.* Demonstrates strategic thinking and initiative in shaping media plans that align with corporate objectives that elevate Gilead’s reputation.* Applies sound judgment and experience in supporting crisis communications planning and response, helping mitigate reputational risks and manage sensitive issues.* Collaborates closely with internal teams and demonstrates strong leadership skills to inspire and guide cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, alignment and a culture of excellence.* 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.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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