Gilead Sciences

Director, Public Affairs – HIV Communications

Gilead Sciences

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: California • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $191,250 - $272,250 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • develop a comprehensive U.S. launch strategy aligned with business objectives and public affairs priorities
  • identify key public affairs messages, positioning, and tone for the product launch
  • lead message testing efforts and support community listening sessions to confirm and inform positioning
  • provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and external partners to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
  • drive the success of the launch lifecycle (pre-launch, launch, post-launch) brand from a PA perspective
  • oversee creation, training and briefing materials for key Gilead leaders, spokespeople and third-party voices
  • contribute to any issues management planning and execution
  • track key media coverage, sentiment analysis, stakeholder feedback

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related field, business, public health or a science-related field
  • at least 12+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years of experience
  • proven ability to collaborate across internal teams and senior leaders in a highly matrixed organization
  • proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant organizational impact
  • exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) combined with creativity, collaboration, attention to detail, and strategic thinking
  • prior experience in biopharma communications, advocacy, marketing, reputation and issues management
  • understanding of the HIV therapeutic area preferred
Benefits
  • company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • discretionary annual bonus
  • discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
  • paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
U.S. launch strategymessage testingsentiment analysisissues managementstakeholder feedback
Soft skills
strategic counselcollaborationcommunicationcreativityattention to detailstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree