Associate Director, Public Affairs

Responsibilities

• Partner on the development and execution of the above-brand oncology narrative across Gilead Oncology and Kite, working closely with internal team members to ensure consistency and impact across internal and external communications
• Contribute to and help execute thought leadership strategies, including executive visibility, storytelling, and key reputation-building moments
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, R&D, Government Affairs, and Patient Advocacy to ensure aligned and integrated communications planning
• Support global product communications within the oncology portfolio, including milestone communications, data presentations, regulatory updates, and issue management
• Work in close partnership with the Senior Director of Product Communications for Oncology to ensure alignment across product and franchise communications
• Identify opportunities to connect corporate, franchise, and product narratives to strengthen Gilead's and Kite's leadership in oncology
• Coordinate across global and regional teams to support consistent, high-quality messaging and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience OR master's degree and 8 years of experience. PR agency experience preferred
• Significant experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field, preferably within biopharma and/or oncology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated, strategic communications plans across complex, matrixed organizations
• Strong understanding of scientific and clinical communications, with experience translating data and evidence into compelling narratives
• Proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and executive communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• The salary range for this position is:
• Bay Area: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00.
• Other US Locations: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00.
• 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.
• For jobs in the United States:

Benefits

Additional Information

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 is seeking a highly strategic and collaborative communications leader to join the Global Public Affairs team as Associate Director, Oncology Communications . This individual will play an important role in advancing the above-brand narrative across Gilead Oncology and Kite, in close partnership with team leadership, while driving thought leadership and supporting global product communications within the oncology portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and amplify the broader oncology story across two industry-leading organizations, while working within a highly collaborative, cross-functional team.

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