About Gilead

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.

Role Overview

Gilead is seeking an Associate Director, Direct-to-Patient (DTP) Marketing to champion the launch of our next groundbreaking HIV therapy—a novel combination of bictegravir and lenacapavir. In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Director, DTP Marketing and play a central part in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to bring this transformative new treatment for people living with HIV.

In this role you will:

• Develop bold creative campaigns that empower patients and inspire communities
• Amplify the patient voice through culturally competent messaging
• Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation, leveraging cutting-edge insights and multi-channel engagement to make a real impact

If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to help redefine what is possible in patient marketing, Gilead wants to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of the DTP strategy, launch planning, and the annual patient marketing tactical plan
• Develops and executes DTP focused tactical initiatives including but not limited to websites, social media, digital/print media initiatives, SEO/SEM, field marketing materials and optimizes execution and success of the brand
• Defines campaign objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop data collection and reporting frameworks
• Leads market research and leverages multiple data sources including but not limited to advisory boards, field force inputs, industry reports, and media consumption trends to uncover emerging needs, opportunities, and innovative approaches to engage audience segments
• Effectively manages multiple agency partners to produce deliverables on strategy, within timelines, on budget, and measures outcomes
• Actively manages media budget targets for assigned programs
• Gains approval for marketing materials through internal review process including management reviews and Med-Legal-Reg. Secures final production
• Works well cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Regulatory, Medical, Market Research, Sales Analytics and Managed Markets and other key internal stakeholders to identify synergies, solve key business problems and apply optimizations to the overall efforts
• Leads or serves as a key project team member on cross-functional projects, often with high visibility to senior management within the organization
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of current initiatives to determine optimal resource allocation and continuous improvement of campaigns

Competencies and Expertise Required

• Experienced in developing and executing integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns and media plans targeting consumers/patients
• Expertise in communication planning and patient activation
• Proven ability in the execution of complex initiatives within the marketing mix which require tactful cross-functional execution
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills and ability to communicate to a variety of groups and audiences efficiently and productively
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials
• Ability to successfully work with external agencies, including advertising, public relations, and medical education vendors to develop programs and materials
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, with an understanding of expense budget planning and tracking

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of marketing experience, or Master's degree or PhD with at least 8 years of marketing experience
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related fields required
• Demonstrated excellence in project management including planning, prioritization, execution, analytical assessment, and performance management
• Ability to analyze customer insights; understands market dynamics, and connect tactics with customer engagement objectives
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate and lead strategic partners, key stakeholders, and internal teams for strong collaboration & teamwork
• Excellent communications skills with an ability to effectively communicate both orally and written
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, attend conferences, market research, meetings with key stakeholders

Preferred:

• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience
• A minimum of 4-6 years in product marketing or advertising focused on consumers or patients

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For jobs in the United States: Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on any protected characteristic.