Associate Director, U.S. Virology Strategy and Policy

Gilead Sciences • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

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 world’s 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. The Associate Director of U.S. Virology Strategy and Policy will conduct policy analysis and research, build evidence-based messaging and argumentation, inform and develop policy and advocacy materials for internal and external audiences, and serve as a resource to therapeutic area (TA) policy leadership regarding U.S. government policies that impact patient access to Gilead’s innovative virology medicines. This role will primarily focus on Gilead’s HIV portfolio and state policy issues. The ideal candidate possesses a deep knowledge of U.S. state healthcare policy (Medicaid), state public health policy (Departments of Health) and the U.S. HIV/AIDS landscape; and an understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Working knowledge of federal healthcare policy issues is a plus.

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant public or private sector experience in health care industry, or combination of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8 years of related experience with an advanced degree (MPH, MPP, MBA, PhD).
• Deep understanding of U.S. government policies that impact the pharmaceutical industry and HIV market.
• Demonstrated proficiency in policy-related strategy, analytics, communication, presentation and problem solving.
• Experience delivering policy initiatives with demonstrated success.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills – demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communications skills, particularly in interpreting complex technical rhetoric for general audience.
• English fluency required.
• Domestic travel [25%] required.
• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of federal healthcare policy issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize relevant state policies, issues and trends and evaluate implications for Gilead’s HIV business
• Develop resources for internal and external stakeholders, including talking points, issue briefs, one-pagers, reports and presentations, that outline policy positions, implications, arguments and key messages
• Collaborate with members of the Policy team and U.S. State and Federal Government Affairs teams to define and evolve Gilead’s U.S. HIV policy positions in support of corporate mission to maintain patient-provider choice and access to innovative HIV treatment and prevention medicines
• Ensure timely coordination on policy priorities and strategic development
• Identify and support engagement with influential third-party organizations, including health care policy experts, policy research organizations, and aligned patient advocacy groups
• Anticipate trends in the external environment that will impact HIV markets and develop plans to address areas of concern

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director