Responsibilities
- Lead a team to drive U.S. communications and advocacy about Gilead’s HIV Treatment portfolio and pipeline
- Set a vision and priorities for the team, provide direction as well as hands‑on support as needed
- Engage with leaders in U.S. commercial, Medical Affairs and Government Affairs to help drive cross‑functional strategy
- Integrate information from across the organization to ensure comprehensive “one PA” approach in HIV treatment
- Lead cross‑functional efforts to horizon scan and proactively address emerging issues
- Design and implement disease awareness programs
- Support ongoing and pending product launches in the U.S.
- Maintain relationships with key top‑tier and trade reporters
- Manage agency partners and budgets
Requirements
- BA degree in communications, liberal arts, business or science‑oriented field
- 16+ years of relevant experience, including 14 years of healthcare public relations experience
- Demonstrated experience driving communications plans that support business priorities
- Experience leading teams and supporting both team performance and individual team members’ development
- Expertise in media relations and issues management
- Ability to interact with senior management, academic experts and patient advocates with confidence
- Passion for engaging in public health and policy issues
- Prior experience in HIV and/or viral hepatitis communications, advocacy, government affairs, marketing or medical affairs is required
- Experience working outside of the US is required
- Knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly‑traded biopharmaceutical company