Director, Public Affairs, U.S. HIV Communications Issues Management

$205,700 - $266,200/Yr

Gilead Sciences - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Mateo, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Public Affairs, U.S. HIV Communications Issues Management at Gilead Sciences is responsible for developing and executing strategies to protect the company's reputation and build trust with stakeholders in the HIV therapeutic area. This role involves managing complex issues, collaborating with various departments, and communicating Gilead's vision and progress in addressing unmet medical needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in HIV communications and issues management, ensuring alignment with business priorities and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sophisticated multi-year issues management plan aligned to U.S. business priorities.
• Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected reputation and business issues with high judgment and professionalism.
• Identify, analyze and create plans of action for business-critical issues in Gilead's HIV therapeutic area.
• Monitor and track potential threats to Gilead's business and reputation.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring creativity and innovation in HIV therapeutic areas.
• Drive collaboration and model intra-functional best practices with Public Affairs colleagues and lead cross-functional working groups.
• Lead the development and management of issues management materials, including messaging and Q&As.
• Spearhead the development and dissemination of proactive and reactive stakeholder research.
• Establish and manage a detailed workplan to assess progress against goals and course correct if required.
• Consult with cross-functional colleagues to determine appropriate courses of action in managing potential issues.

Requirements

• BA degree in communications, public health, business or science-oriented field and minimum 12+ years of relevant experience, including 8-12 years of issues management and healthcare communications experience, or a master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience and leadership expertise in high stakes issues management, crisis communications, and media relations.
• Experience operating in an FDA regulated industry, preferably at a biopharma company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company.
• Highly strategic, innovative thinker with the ability to see emerging trends and the big picture.
• Proven track record of calm under pressure and tight deadlines, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence and success in developing data-driven communications plans for large enterprises.
• Proactive and collaborative problem-solver with exceptional communications skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to operate in a highly matrixed environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of the U.S. market access environment.
• Knowledge of policies governing the pharmaceutical industry at the federal and state levels.
• Ability to interact with and counsel senior management, academic experts, and patient advocates.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.