Director, Marketing Sciences HIV PrEP

Gilead Sciences, Inc. • Foster City, CA

42d

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. The Director, Marketing Sciences HIV PrEP in Gilead's Global Decision Sciences & Insights (GDSI) group participates actively in Commercial efforts by providing an objective and detailed understanding of current and future markets, product performance, customers, and competitors. This individual must possess a broad skill set (e.g. functional expertise, therapeutic knowledge, communication skills, etc.) to ensure efficient execution of GDSI objectives with a diverse set of key stakeholders - including Global Strategic Marketing (GSM), Clinical Development, Corporate Development, Commercial Strategy, functional Commercial Operations counterparts, Project & Portfolio Management and global Commercial leadership.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree. MBA or other related graduate-level degree is a plus
• 6 + years of work experience in forecasting, marketing sciences, market research, strategic consulting or other analytical work in the biotech / pharmaceutical industries in leadership roles with direct management experience
• Track record of delivering actionable insights through successful execution of forecasting and marketing analytics projects, as well as strategic problem-solving skills
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment, with changing priorities and significant time pressures
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) required. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally
• Ability to develop and maintain strong team, including external partners, relationships while driving for positive results.
• Possess a willingness and ability to work hands-on and with a sense of urgency
• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and forecasting software (e.g., Crystal ball, Forecast Pro, customized platforms)

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Conduct market research in US, EU, CAN and AUS markets to answer strategic questions and support in launch of HIV Prevention pipeline assets.
• Forecasting: Leverage primary and secondary research insights and team inputs to design and build accurate, actionable, and evidenced based forecasting models. The forecaster will also produce analogues, formulate assumptions, and define opportunities and risks associated with the forecast.
• Performance Tracking: Develop and maintain a dashboard for tracking performance of each product. Develop a mechanism for identifying variations in performance vs. target, and gathering relevant data to help evaluate and determine next steps. Synthesize market dynamics to identify potential drivers impacting performance to inform marketing and sales decisions.
• Secondary Data Analysis: Define analytical priorities in collaboration with rest of the commercial organization. Ensure successful execution of secondary analytics projects and integrating results with primary market research and latest competitive intelligence into actionable insights.
• Strategic Projects: Drive analytics for planned and ad hoc strategic projects including scenario analysis to help drive key decisions for the business.

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
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees