Executive Director, Public Affairs

Gilead Sciences

Executive Director overseeing Intercontinental Public Affairs strategies at Gilead Sciences. Crafting comprehensive communications and advocacy strategies for the Intercontinental Region's commercial business.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeFoster City • California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $281,010 - $363,660 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the development and execution of comprehensive regional communications and advocacy strategies
Establish clear goals and measurable KPIs in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Collaborate with global Public Affairs teams to shape and deliver a compelling corporate and brand story
Design and drive communications and advocacy initiatives for new product launches
Provide counsel to the regional Commercial leadership team and cross-functional leaders
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Lead and support the country teams across the region
Proactively manage financial resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and Fourteen Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience OR PhD and Twelve Years’ Experience
Global public affairs leadership experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech
Deep expertise across the whole spectrum of communication functions including corporate, internal and product communications
Strong understanding of the ex-U.S. healthcare environment
Proven experience in management of product launches
Track record of effective external stakeholder engagement
Experience in issue management and crisis communications

Benefits

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

communications strategiesadvocacy strategiesKPI developmentproduct launchesstakeholder engagementissue managementcrisis communications

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingleadershipcounselingfinancial resource management

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD