Director, Public Affairs

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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
We are seeking a dynamic mission driven Director of Public Affairs to join our team and become a leader on our advocacy community relations and sponsorship initiatives. This individual will serve as a key external face of the company, building and nurturing relationships that support our business objectives and deepen our connections with the communities we serve.
The ideal candidate brings energy, creativity and passion for making an impact. We're looking for someone who is proactive, thrives in a fast paced environment and is empowered to take initiative.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies that align with company priorities
• Build relationships with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders to advance healthcare related initiatives.
• Serve as the company's representative in community partnerships, coalitions and public forums
• Identify and cultivate relationships with local leaders FQHCs, advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations
• Responsible for public relations programming within the Public Affairs group, in particular supporting the company’s growing portfolio of products and pipeline programs
• Effectively manages all aspects of public relations agency relationships, such as providing direction and project management
• Manages budgets to target
• Collaborates and regularly participates as a member of cross-functional teams, representing external communications function; provides public relations recommendations to help achieve company goals
• Develops and implements media relations strategies for specific areas of responsibility, such as product and/or corporate related initiatives
• Serves as media spokesperson for product and/or corporate news; responds to media requests and arranges interviews with management and opinion leader spokespeople as appropriate
• Examines complex issues from a broader organization perspective, determines communications opportunities and helps determine priorities within the Public Affairs group
• Prepares press releases, presentations and other communications materials with minimal oversight
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 Years’ Experience
  

OR

• Masters’ Degree and 10 Years’ Experience
  

OR

• PhD and 8 Years’ Experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in media relations; knowledge of industry media and reporting trends
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company
• Must have experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions, including marketing, medical affairs, government affairs and investor relations
• Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling 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, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
  

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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*.
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employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
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  Director

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