Director, Public Affairs, U.S. HIV Treatment Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a comprehensive U.S. public affairs strategy for potential product launches, aligned with enterprise priorities, the broader U.S. HIV Treatment strategy, and cross-functional launch plans.
• Shape treatment-focused messaging and positioning, grounded in science, the needs of people living with HIV, and health equity considerations.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development to ensure accurate, credible, and compliant translation of clinical data for external audiences.
• Anticipate and address policy, access, and society dynamics (e.g., stigma, disparities, treatment access and adoption) that may impact launch success.
• Establish frameworks, narratives, and best practices that can be scaled across future HIV treatment and launch communications efforts.
• Lead above-brand communications initiatives that strengthen understanding of the evolving HIV treatment landscape and reinforce Gilead’s broader leadership and long-term commitment in HIV.
• Develop disease-state education and thought leadership that address unmet needs, treatment barriers, stigma, health equity, and the changing needs of people living with HIV, while maintaining clear separation from product-specific promotion.
• Partner across Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Market Access, Community Engagement and Advocacy, and other functions to identify opportunities for coordinated above-brand storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure ISL/LEN launch communications connect with and contribute to the broader U.S. HIV Treatment narrative, portfolio priorities, and reputation strategy.
• Lead the end-to-end U.S. Public Affairs launch communications strategy and execution for product launches, leveraging internal and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR PhD and Eight Years' Experience
• 12+ years of experience (or 10+ with advanced degree) in public affairs, communications, or related roles within the biopharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Proven experience leading communications strategy and execution for a major product launch, ideally in HIV, infectious disease or another highly competitive therapeutic area.
• Strong understanding of the HIV treatment landscape, including current treatment approaches, access dynamics, community priorities, and health equity considerations.
• Deep experience working in highly matrixed environments, with demonstrated ability to influence across cross-functional teams (including Legal and Regulatory).
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, public health leaders, and third-party experts.
• Strong expertise in issues management, media relations and corporate reputation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical and policy topics into clear, credible communications.
• Strategic thinker with strong executional discipline and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience developing above-brand, disease-state education, or thought leadership communications in a regulated healthcare environment.

Preferred

• 12+ years of experience (or 10+ with advanced degree) in public affairs, communications, or related roles within the biopharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Proven experience leading communications strategy and execution for a major product launch, ideally in HIV, infectious disease or another highly competitive therapeutic area.
• Strong understanding of the HIV treatment landscape, including current treatment approaches, access dynamics, community priorities, and health equity considerations.
• Deep experience working in highly matrixed environments, with demonstrated ability to influence across cross-functional teams (including Legal and Regulatory).
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, public health leaders, and third-party experts.
• Strong expertise in issues management, media relations and corporate reputation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical and policy topics into clear, credible communications.
• Strategic thinker with strong executional discipline and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience developing above-brand, disease-state education, or thought leadership communications in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Recognized subject matter expert in public affairs strategy, particularly within HIV treatment, infectious disease or a related healthcare area.

Benefits

• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
• For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.