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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

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 innovative treatments that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of both early- and 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 creating a healthier world for all people.

Gilead is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Vice President of U.S. Public Affairs. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications and advocacy strategy that advances the objectives of our U.S. Commercial business. As a key member of both the Public Affairs function and the U.S. Commercial leadership team, the Vice President will shape and lead a comprehensive public affairs strategy encompassing communications, issue monitoring and response, leadership communications, and advocacy initiatives.

Acting as the primary liaison for U.S. commercial operations, the Vice President will be instrumental in strengthening Gilead’s market presence, reputation, and stakeholder relationships across the country. This role demands an innovative thinker who can craft a unified strategy, drive seamless execution, and provide enhanced support to achieve critical business priorities. The ideal candidate is both a visionary strategist and a hands-on leader capable of coaching and inspiring a high-performing team. They will oversee a U.S.-based team of approximately 12 professionals, collaborating closely with agency partners and senior business leaders. This highly visible leadership role reports to the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and is based at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Key Responsibilities

+ **Lead & Execute Strategy:** Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive U.S. communications and advocacy strategies that align with business objectives and portfolio priorities. Establish clear goals and measurable KPIs in collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure strategic focus, accountability, and high-performance outcomes.

+ **Data-Driven Decision Making** : Leverage insights, trends, and analytics to inform strategies, and provide business leaders with real-time counsel on external developments.

+ **Corporate & Brand Narrative** : Collaborate with global Public Affairs teams to shape and deliver a compelling corporate and brand story tailored to the U.S. market, ensuring alignment across therapeutic areas and advocacy stakeholders.

+ **Product Launch & Access Strategies:** Design and drive communications and advocacy initiatives that support new product launches and ensure access for U.S. patients.

+ **Strategic Advisory Role** : Provide counsel to the U.S. Commercial leadership team and cross-functional leaders on reputational impacts, ensuring alignment and market readiness. Partner with government affairs and policy on strategic imperatives.

+ **Voice of Key Audiences** : Amplify the perspectives of U.S. stakeholders, integrating reputational considerations into core strategies and business decisions.

+ **Issue Monitoring & Response** : Identify reputational opportunities and challenges, leading internal efforts to manage and respond effectively to priority issues.

+ **Cross-Functional Alignment** : Serve as a bridge between public affairs centers of expertise, ensuring U.S. strategies align with corporate communications, global advocacy, citizenship, and health equity initiatives. Ensure a structure and approach that complements existing teams and builds collaboration.

+ **Stakeholder Engagement** : Build and maintain relationships with key U.S. internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Marketing, policymakers, media, patient groups, advocacy organizations, and industry partners.

+ **Team Leadership & Development** : Lead and develop a high-performing, future-ready public affairs team equipped with modern skills, clear objectives, and strategic priorities.

+ **Budget Oversight:** Proactively manage financial resources to ensure operational effectiveness and alignment with core strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications:

+ Minimum of 15 years overseeing communications functions, preferably with a life sciences background and significant experience in the U.S. market.

+ Demonstrated experience shaping integrated communications and advocacy strategies that align with business priorities and reputation goals, particularly experience in product launches.

+ Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment and the intersection of political, social, and commercial dynamics.

+ Track record of effective external stakeholder engagement, specifically in developing strong relationships, particularly with the patient community, and engaging academic experts and healthcare advocates with empathy and confidence.

+ Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

+ Experience in issue management and crisis communications, corporate reputation management, and internal alignment.

+ Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing communication teams, individuals and leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strong understanding of media, digital, social media, and other modern strategies in healthcare.

+ Familiarity with how advocacy and health equity intersect.

+ Prior experience in HIV and/or Oncology communications, advocacy, government affairs, marketing or medical affairs is preferred.

**Location:** Foster City, CA.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.