Director, Political Engagement & PAC, Government Affairs

Gilead Sciences • Washington, DC

21d • Onsite

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. Gilead Sciences is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to lead our Political Action Committee (PAC) operations and support federal and state Government Affairs efforts. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Federal Government Affairs and is responsible for designing and executing strategies to expand the PAC and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations governing political contributions. The PAC Director will be responsible for PAC management and compliance activities, coordinating employee solicitations and outreach, and collaborating with both internal cross-functional partners and external trade associations. The Director will also manage the Federal Government Affairs annual budget, supervise disbursements and collaborate with state government affairs, legal and finance cross functional partners on internal budget processes.

Requirements

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or related field or 10 years related experience with a master's degree in these fields.
• 6–8+ years in PAC management, political compliance, or campaign/committee operations (corporate PAC experience preferred).
• Experience collaborating with federal/state lobbying teams and aligning PAC giving with corporate policy priorities.
• Knowledge of FEC regulations and state/local campaign-finance rules; proficiency with PAC databases and reporting tools.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to exercise sound judgment in dynamic political environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Data visualization and analytics skills for PAC performance reporting and forecasting.
• Experience working with Excel and cloud based systems to manage accounting, budget and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Work with executive leaders and consultants to develop and implement strategies to increase employee engagement and expand participation in the Gilead PAC, including PAC campaigns, employee solicitations, enhanced communications with employees and PAC ambassador programs.
• Prepare meeting agendas, performance reports, KPI dashboards and recommendations on marketing, fundraising and disbursement strategies for the Gilead PAC Board.
• Draft PAC communications, including newsletters, presentation materials, and intranet content.
• Manage day-to-day PAC operations, including overseeing donor database, disbursements, governance, and vendors.
• Supervise PAC budget, track expenditures and direct engagement with financial institutions.
• Prepare and file relevant compliance materials, including FEC and applicable state reports; collaborate with legal partners and outside counsel to ensure adherence to campaign-finance, pay-to-play, and ethics rules.
• Work with consultants and law firms to ensure compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements.
• Represent Gilead PAC at political events and fundraisers (may require travel and evening/weekend availability).
• Collaborate with Government Affairs leadership on strategic initiatives to improve engagement with federal and state lawmakers.

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