Senior Director, U.S. Public Affairs, Oncology Advocacy

Senior Director leading U.S. advocacy strategy across Gilead’s Oncology portfolio, focusing on a late-stage asset.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $221,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead U.S. advocacy strategy across Gilead’s Oncology portfolio
Shape and advance Gilead’s position as an emerging oncology leader by elevating the patient’s voice
Partner externally to address unmet needs
Work closely with U.S. Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Government Affairs teams
Represent U.S. Oncology Public Affairs on cross-functional teams
Design and implement advocacy partnerships and programs

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, advocacy, or scientific communications; or master's degree with 12+ years of experience.
Proven experience leading product related advocacy strategies tied to clinical data, regulatory milestones, and launch preparation.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, academic experts, and patient advocates with credibility and confidence.
Prior experience in oncology, advocacy, government affairs, policy, or medical affairs.

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

advocacy strategyclinical dataregulatory milestoneslaunch preparation

Soft Skills

influencecredibilityconfidence