Senior Director, Public Affairs, US HIV Prevention Communications

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Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

             Sr Director, Public Affairs, US HIV Prevention Communications

This role will develop and lead communications activities in support of new Gilead prevention therapies, following the results of the company’s PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2 clinical trials.  

The role will involve developing and implementing creative and impactful proactive programs that reach a range of stakeholders across HIV-affected communities and educate them on the importance of HIV prevention and the potential benefits of pre-exposure prophylaxis. This position will be responsible for developing public relations strategies and tactics that complement and support non-branded educational/awareness campaigns, product-specific campaigns and above brand environment conditioning campaigns. Public relations/communications experience supporting large-scale direct-to-consumer campaigns is preferred.

This role will work closely with cross-functional colleagues in the U.S. Commercial organization, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Government Affairs as well as coordinating with colleagues across Public Affairs’ global centers of expertise and global therapeutic area communications to help inform cross-functional priorities.

Responsibilities Include:

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