Sr Manager, FOCUS

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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 The Frontlines of Communities in the United States (FOCUS) Program within Legal, Compliance and Corporate Responsibility partners with healthcare institutions, government agencies, community health centers, and other community partners (FOCUS Partners) to: Make routine bloodborne virus (HIV/HCV/HBV) screening a standard of medical care Reduce the number of those who are diagnosed late, and help facilitate linkage to care Expand dialogue on these issues with internal and external stakeholders, including government; Change public perceptions and overcome stigma that may discourage testing Utilize the FOCUS framework/methodology to improve screening and linkage to care for oncology. FOCUS Regional Directors (RDs) are field based throughout the United States. FOCUS Program Partners are identified independently by FOCUS Personnel and are selected based on the potential for instructive and beneficial public health outcomes. We are seeking a field-based Senior Manager, FOCUS to join our team and support statewide activities. This individual contributor may also work cross-functionally with Government Affairs and Policy teams, Medical Affairs, and Public Affairs. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple partner sites, overseeing program execution, quality improvement, data integrity, dissemination, and budget alignment while proactively elevating barriers and equity gaps. The Senior Manager serves as a key connector between external partners and internal teams-including Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Public Affairs-supporting statewide government collaboration, proposal development, and new partnership operationalization. By driving consistent partner engagement, evidence‑based practices, and scalable innovation, this position is essential to maximizing FOCUS' public health impact, advancing health equity, and aligning program execution with Gilead's core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and inclusion. Reporting to the Senior Regional Director, Partnership, Practice and Innovation, you will assist in the assessment, development and execution of a state plan of action (POA) with partnerships that support best practices to improve and sustain routine HIV, HCV, HBV screening and linkage to care. This is a Field Based - Florida, USA - Residence in Florida is required Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain ongoing dialogue with influential thought leaders and policy makers within the community about the importance and impact of routine HIV and HCV screening, earlier diagnosis, and improving health outcomes. Lead bi-weekly FOCUS partner check-in meetings including, but not limited to agenda development, data review, continuous quality improvement, follow-up and key takeaways Monitor FOCUS award implementation status at partner sites including implementation of screening and linkage to care and finance-related milestones. Monitor partner data submissions and liaise with data manager representative for completion and quality assurance. Elevate screening and linkage to care (SLTC) barriers and data to maximize public health impact and increase health equity Develop dissemination goals by partnership setting type and award year with ongoing support towards dissemination priorities. Develop case studies with emphasis on regional impact (e.g., SLTC emerging/best practices, routine screening infrastructure increasing health equity, linkage to HIV comprehensive prevention services...) Support FOCUS Senior Regional Director with statewide government collaboration, proposal development and new partner onboarding/program operationalization Establish strong working links with all relevant Gilead departments as appropriate (e.g., Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Medical Affair

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