Senior Director, Product Communications

Gilead Sciences

Lead strategic communications for a late-stage cancer asset at Kite Pharma. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with clinical development and commercial priorities.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $221,000 - $314,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own the US communications strategy for a late-stage asset.
Serve as a senior advisor to Kite and Gilead leadership teams.
Build and maintain a cohesive asset narrative.
Lead communications planning and execution for major asset milestones.
Partner with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.
Oversee materials through Kite and Gilead’s internal review systems.
Direct multi-platform communications campaigns for the asset.
Partner with Corporate Communications on proactive storytelling and issues preparedness.
Develop internal communications and toolkits.
Represent Public Affairs on cross-functional asset teams.
Drive global-to-local coordination.
Lead reputation and issues preparedness planning.
Manage and mentor internal team members supporting the asset’s communications work.
Lead and optimize the work of external communications, medical communications, digital, and analytics agencies.
Oversee budget planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 12+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or scientific communications OR Master’s degree with 12+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or scientific communications OR Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or scientific communications.
Significant experience leading communications for oncology, immuno-oncology, cell therapy, or other complex/scientific therapeutic areas.
Demonstrated success in driving product communications for pivotal data, regulatory milestones, and/or global launch preparation.
Strong executive presence with demonstrated experience advising senior leaders.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience managing agencies, budgets, and cross-functional alignment within matrixed global organizations.
Experience with FDA and global regulatory environments for oncology or cell therapy.
Strong understanding of scientific data communication, medical congress strategy, and scientific narrative development.
Experience in digital communications, analytics, and measurement of impact.
Track record of team development and people leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
Paid time off.
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications strategyscientific communicationsproduct communicationsregulatory milestonesdigital communicationsanalyticsscientific narrative developmentbudget planningresource allocationcross-functional alignment

Soft Skills

executive presenceadvising senior leaderswritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal communicationteam developmentpeople leadershipmentoringstorytellingissues preparedness

Certifications

PhDMaster’s degreeBachelor’s degree