Sr Director Marketing, External Engagement--HIV Prevention

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.  You will be an integral part of a fast paced highly collaborative team, who are on a mission to increase awareness, knowledge, relevancy, and usage of PrEP as part of preventative health for all who could benefit from it.

Key Responsibilities

• Must possess a demonstrated ability to define and lead the external engagement strategy and multi-dimensional marketing plan aligned to U.S. HIV prevention brand goals

• Build demand and credibility for Gilead PrEP products through meaningful engagement with thought leaders, experts, and organizations across diverse HCP audiences who prescribe [or should consider prescribing] PrEP

• Effectively direct and oversee multiple projects and priorities like: peer‑to‑peer programs, speaker bureaus, advisory boards, congress activities, and educational initiatives

• Empower team to translate scientific, clinical, and market insights into clear objectives and compelling HCP‑focused content

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with external experts and organizations to support short term and long term brand strategies

• Monitor the evolving HIV prevention landscape and proactively identify areas of strategic opportunity

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Sales, Analytics, and Marketing teams

• Define KPIs, measure performance, and optimize programs based on data and insights

• Manage agency partners, vendors, and multiple marketing budgets to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery

• Ensure all activities meet regulatory, legal, and internal compliance standards

• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, key accounts, and medical associations

• Evaluate and evolve current approaches and systems (as needed)

• Design and deliver presentations to a range of internal stakeholders and external audiences

• Expert command and demonstrated track record of pharmaceutical communications [branded, unbranded, non-branded, administrative, etc] across traditional and non-traditional channels

• Contribute to annual local strategic plan and lead team in tactical planning aligned with brand objectives and educational priorities

Leadership & People Management

• Set vision and operating rhythm for the external engagement team

• Coach, develop, and retain high‑performing talent

• Foster inclusion, accountability, and collaboration across teams

• Lead change and continuously improve processes for scale and impact
   

Basic Qualifications:
 

14+ Years with BS/BA
OR
12+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience, preferably in preventative cat