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Job Description
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At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worldās most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, U.S. Public Affairs Oncology Team Lead, this Senior Director will lead U.S. advocacy strategy across Gileadās Oncology portfolio, with a primary focus on a late-stage asset. The role shapes and advances Gileadās position as an emerging oncology leader by elevating thepatientāsvoice, articulating a compelling oncology vision, and partneringexternallyto address unmet needs.
This leader will work closely with U.S. Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Government Affairs teams, as well as Global Public Affairs Centers of Excellence, to drive an integrated,One PAapproach that supports development milestones, launches, andlong-termreputation building.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy & Strategic Leadership
Own and drive the U.S. advocacy strategy for alate-stageoncology asset, aligned with commercial planning, clinical milestones, global oncology strategy, medical priorities, and enterpriseobjectives.
Set vision, priorities, and engagement strategies with advocacy partners, serving as a senior counselor on patient needs, policy dynamics, and emerging risks and opportunities.
Develop andmaintaina cohesive patient narrative, including core messaging, data storylines, and storytelling tools used across functions and markets.
Advise and partner with senior leaders across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Government Affairs to advance Gileadās oncology leadership, including current effortsinTNMBC.
Cross FunctionalEngagement
Represent U.S. Oncology Public Affairs oncross functionalteams to ensure integrated communications across clinical, commercial, medical, regulatory, access, and affiliate partners.
Support U.S. product launches and key clinical/regulatory milestones through coordinated advocacy and communications strategies.
Driveglobalto localalignment across Gilead Oncology and Kite Public Affairs, ensuringtimelyguidance, materials, and strategic consistency.
Design and implement advocacy partnerships and programs that raise awareness, mobilize patients, and elevate public understanding of unmet needs in TNMBC and oncology.
Serve as the primary relationship lead for key advocacy organizations, strengthening Gilead Oncologyās reputation and leadership position.
Team, Agency & Budget Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop internal team members supporting oncology advocacy efforts.
Oversee agency partners and sponsorships, ensuring compliant execution aligned with Gilead business conduct policies.
Manageadvocacies, partnerships, and funding processes,optimizingresources for strategic impact and measurable outcomes.
Drive operational excellence through disciplined planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Required
Bachelorās degree with 14+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, advocacy, or scientific communications; ormaster'sdegree with 12+ years of experience.
Proven experience leadingproduct relatedadvocacy 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.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment across complex, matrixed organizations.
Prior experience inoncology,advocacy, government affairs, policy, or medical affairs.
Preferred
Experience working outside the U.S. or in global roles.
Passion for oncology and public health.
Experience with digital communications,consumer marketing,analytics, and impact measurement.
Knowledge of regulations governing advocacy engagements and sponsorships in publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies.
Leadership Accountabilities
Strategy First:Align advocacy efforts withU.S. business,enterprise strategy and evolvingexternal landscape.
Matrix Leadership:Lead inclusively across diverse teams and functions, embedding collaboration and shared value.
Team Empowerment:Connect teams to purpose and organizational goals, removing barriers and enabling success.
Thoughtful Prioritization:Integrate U.S.,globaland corporateperspectives while balancingcross functionaldemands.Ā
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