Executive Director, Public Affairs – U.S. HIV Treatment

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

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