Senior Director, Public Affairs, US HIV Prevention Communications

$237,660 - $307,560/Yr

1010 Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Foster City, CA

Full-time - Senior

Foster City, CA

About the position

The Sr Director, Public Affairs, US HIV Prevention Communications at Gilead Sciences will lead communications activities to support new prevention therapies following the company's clinical trials. This role focuses on developing impactful programs to educate stakeholders on HIV prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis, while managing public relations strategies that align with corporate objectives. The position requires collaboration with various cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and execute a high-profile national strategic, multi-platform and multi-channel product launch plan in the U.S.
• Lead coordination of a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders to drive integrated and measurable results against corporate and commercial priorities.
• Identify and manage external agency resources to execute creative and compelling communications tactics that educate audiences on the value of Gilead's HIV prevention therapies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and maintain a product narrative and messaging, storytelling assets and framework.
• Ensure all materials are accurate and comply with business conduct and regulatory requirements.
• Align with Corporate Communications on media activities, including developing executive briefing materials and managing reporter inquiries.
• Lead the development of materials, campaigns, social media content, events, and activations to support Public Affairs objectives.
• Oversee the submission, review, and approval of all materials through Gilead's review committee process.
• Represent the Public Affairs team at cross-functional HIV prevention workgroups.
• Monitor environment and media to anticipate and advise on key issues relating to the company's products and programs in the HIV therapeutic area.

Requirements

• BA degree in communications, public health, business or science-oriented field and minimum 14+ years of relevant experience, including 8-12 years of healthcare communications experience, or a master's degree with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven successful experience in product launch and associated communications activities.
• Experience in developing and leading large-scale direct-to-consumer communications.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and diligence.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with a business orientation.
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent project management expertise.
• Creative and operationally competent.
• Experience in developing consumer social media influencer and/or celebrity campaigns.
• Proven ability to multi-task and balance multiple competing priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with advocacy groups.
• Ability to manage through influence and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Benefits

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