Associate Director, Public Affairs

Gilead Sciences

Associate Director leading oncology communications for Gilead's Global Public Affairs team. Partnering on the above-brand oncology narrative and collaborating across functions in biopharma.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,495 - $214,170 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner on the development and execution of the above-brand oncology narrative
Contribute to and help execute thought leadership strategies
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, R&D, Government Affairs, and Patient Advocacy
Support global product communications within the oncology portfolio
Work in close partnership with the Senior Director of Product Communications for Oncology
Identify opportunities to connect corporate, franchise, and product narratives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience OR master's degree and 8 years of experience
PR agency experience preferred
Significant experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field
Strong understanding of scientific and clinical communications
Excellent writing, storytelling, and executive communications skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

communicationspublic affairsscientific communicationsclinical communicationswritingstorytellingexecutive communications

Soft Skills

collaborationstakeholder engagementprioritizationtime management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree