Executive Director, Public Affairs: Strategic Partnerships, Sustainability and I

* Manage and evolve Gilead’s financial sponsorship strategy to ensure measurable impact, alignment with community needs, and support of broader enterprise priorities.* Work closely with the US and Global advocacy teams to ensure programs support therapeutic and broader enterprise goals.* Evaluate strategic partnership opportunities, assess risks, ensure compliance across diverse regions, and provide guidance to senior leaders on strategic decisions.* Apply philanthropic and compliance best practices to strengthen Gilead’s processes and governance.* Lead efforts to streamline internal systems, policies, and processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and the external partner experience.* Cultivate strategic collaborations that expand Gilead’s impact.* Partner with Corporate Communications and external partners to highlight program outcomes, community stories, and learnings from global efforts.**Required Qualifications:** * 16+ years of experience in ESG, corporate citizenship, public affairs, community partnerships, or related fields within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotech, or similarly regulated industries.* Demonstrated experience contributing to or managing components of ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility strategies, with an ability to translate high level direction into actionable plans.* Strong understanding of how the policy, social, and community landscape influences corporate reputation, public health priorities, and ESG objectives; genuine commitment to health equity and responsible corporate citizenship.* Proven ability to manage complex, cross functional projects, navigate ambiguity, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels without direct authority. functional projects, navigate ambiguity, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels without direct authority.* Experience supporting change management initiatives, including developing implementation plans, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing reinforcement. management initiatives, including developing implementation plans, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing reinforcement.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messaging to senior leaders and external partners.* Demonstrated success building and sustaining strong relationships with nonprofits, advocacy groups, civic leaders, and internal business partners.* Strong analytical capability to synthesize qualitative insights and quantitative data to inform recommendations and decision-making.* Experience leading, developing, or mentoring team members or indirect teams in a matrixed environment.**Preferred Qualifications:** * Prior experience working in or closely with public affairs, community engagement, strategic partnerships, or corporate philanthropy.* Experience supporting or helping drive ESG or CSR programs at a regional or global scale.* Knowledge of healthcare access or therapeutic areas relevant to Gilead (e.g., HIV or Oncology) is a plus.* Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.* Strong presentation skills and executive level presence in both internal and external settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr