Sr Director, Strategic Communications - Chief Commercial Officer

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.

We are seeking an exceptional, experienced, and strategic senior communications leader to help shape and execute Gilead’s commercial communications and executive narrative during high-impact business moments. The role is responsible for developing and executing a proactive, integrated communications strategy that support Commercial priorities, including product launches, market expansion, performance milestones, and other critical business initiatives. 

The Senior Director, Strategic Communications serves as a key and senior advisor and collaborator to the Chief Commercial Officer and key partners across Commercial, Public Affairs, Legal, Finance, Government Affairs, and other functions. Acting as a trusted consultant, the role shapes and advances Gilead’s commercial narrative and strategy, business performance messaging, and market positioning, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market realities, and clearly articulate Gilead’s value to customers, partners, and stakeholders. 

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the ideal candidate brings deep experience in executive and enterprise communications and a strong understanding of commercial strategy and market dynamics. The role leads through expertise and influence, translating complex business, scientific, and operational topics into clear, compelling executive-level communications that support business priorities, organizational change, emerging issues and reputational considerations. 

This role will lead a coordinated 360° communications approach and strategy in partnership with Gilead’s Communications Center of Excellence, supporting executive visibility and engagement tied to commercial priorities. The role will report to the Vice President, Corporate Communications and partner closely with Commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Commercial Communications: Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support commercial priorities and during business-critical moments, including product launches, market expansion, key business milestones, organizational change and emerging issues. 

• Executive Counsel: Serve as a primary strategic and trusted advisor to the Chief Commercial Officer and Commercial Leadership Team on business positioning, narrative development, stakeholder engagement, and reputational considerations. 

• Content Development: Lead the creation, review, and refinement of executive-level materials including speeches, business updates, town halls, talking points, Q&A documents, and external thought leadership that support long-range commercial priorities. 

• Commercial Strategy Translation: Translate commercial strategy, performance priorities, and market dynamics into clear and compelling communications aligned with business objectives. 

• Anticipate risks and opportunities, independently identifying communications needs and proactively shaping executive narratives. <