Director Marketing, External Engagement

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

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About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description 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. Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. You will be an integral part of a fast paced highly collaborative team, who are on a mission to increase awareness, knowledge, relevancy, and usage of PrEP as part of preventative health for all who could benefit from it.

Requirements

• 12+ Years with BS/BA OR 10+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
• Expert understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required
• Comfortable discussing topics relevant to the HIV prevention space, including sexual health, mental health, and substance use.
• Experience managing and collaborating with agency partners is a must
• Strong communications skills and attention to detail; written, spoken, in presentations, etc.
• A track record of building new and maintaining partnerships, collaborating with strong influence & negotiation skills are required
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to successfully execute complex initiatives
• Ability to Travel: up to 30%

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience. A bachelor’s degree in marketing or related fields is preferred
• An advanced science degree or an advanced business degree such as an MBA is desirable
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• High learning ability and self-starter preferred
• HIV or HIV adjacent experience is a plus.
• Experience working with HCP audiences across live and digital channels
• Launch experience and portfolio management preferred

Responsibilities

• Build demand and credibility for Gilead PrEP products through engagement with thought leaders, experts, and trusted organizations across diverse HCP audiences who prescribe [or should consider prescribing] PrEP
• Translate insights into clear objectives and develop targeted, compelling content aligned to HCP needs and brand strategies
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with external experts and organizations to support short- and long-term brand strategies
• Lead execution of external PrEP education initiatives across live and virtual formats, may include: congresses, speaker programs, peer exchanges, exhibits, and sponsorships
• Monitor landscape trends and proactively recommend opportunities for external engagement
• Contribute to annual tactical planning aligned with brand objectives and educational priorities
• Develop and execute novel high-impact initiatives using both traditional and nontraditional channels, with a focus on measurable outcomes
• Expert command and demonstrated track record of pharmaceutical communications [branded, unbranded, non-branded, administrative, etc]
• Define KPIs, analyse performance, and apply insights to optimize current and future programs
• Project management excellence: ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, including agency, vendor, and budget management
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Global, Field, Legal, Medical, Regulatory, Compliance, Managed Markets, Analytics, and Marketing teams
• Uphold all legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards
• Continuously improve processes to enhance scalability and effectiveness

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.
• For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees