Director, US Virology Strategy and Policy - Government Affairs

Gilead Sciences • Washington, DC

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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 Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. The Director of US Virology Strategy and Policy will support the development, implementation and management of projects in support of our virology portfolio within Government Affairs (GA). GA is responsible for managing the development of comprehensive US strategies that aim to shape public policy, both legislative and regulatory, using all relevant tools, including third-party advocacy and think tank engagement, public policy proposals and messaging development. The US Virology Strategy and Policy Director will support the implementation of GA’s strategies and be responsible for conducting policy analysis and research, building evidence-based messaging and argumentation, informing and developing policy and advocacy materials for internal and external audiences, and serve as a resource to U.S. government teams on policies that impact patient access to Gilead’s innovative virology medicines, with an emphasis on the HIV portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses a deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state healthcare policy (Medicare and Medicaid) and the U.S. HIV/AIDS landscape; and an understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. This position will require strong leadership, partnership and teamwork.

Requirements

• Twelve years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in related field or ten years with a master's degree with relevant public or private sector experience in health care industry, or combination of experience and related advanced degree (MPH, MPP, MBA, PhD).
• Deep understanding of U.S. government policies that impact the pharmaceutical industry; experience in HIV policy and/or infectious diseases policy preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience managing strategy workshops and developing strategic documents, briefing documents and presentations.
• 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

• Strategy consulting training and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to ED of Virology Strategy and Policy and will be a member of the virology strategy and policy team.
• Support and help manage the annual strategic planning process, resulting in comprehensive government affairs strategies that shape the US public policy environment for existing and pipeline products in virology, primarily HIV.
• Collaborate with members of across GA teams to define and evolve Gilead’s U.S. virology policy positions in support of corporate mission to maintain patient-provider choice and access to innovative HIV treatment and prevention medicines
• Support the execution of these strategies by GA organization and collaborate with cross-functional partners on key workstreams.
• Anticipate trends in the external environment that will impact HIV markets and develop plans to address areas of concern.
• 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.
• Support engagement with influential third-party policy organizations, including health care policy experts, policy research organizations, and aligned patient advocacy groups.

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