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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
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic communications leader to serve as Executive Director, Internal & Functional Communications . This pivotal role is responsible for developing and executing an integrated business and employee communications strategy that advances Gilead's enterprise priorities, strengthens employee engagement, and supports senior business leaders and functional organizations across the company. The role will ensure leaders are equipped with strategic communications counsel, compelling storytelling, and coordinated communications support that connects business priorities to the employee experience.
As a key member of the Public Affairs function, the Executive Director will shape and lead a comprehensive communications strategy encompassing executive and functional communications, employee engagement, culture communications, enterprise programs, internal channels, editorial planning, and leadership communications. This highly visible leadership role reports to the Vice President, Corporate and Employee Communications. The Executive Director is accountable for enterprise-wide business and employee communications strategy, including setting priorities, making trade-off decisions, and ensuring alignment across functions and geographies.
Acting as a strategic partner to Gilead's senior business leaders and functional teams, the Executive Director will be instrumental in building employee understanding, alignment, and connection to Gilead's mission, strategy, values, and business priorities. The role will oversee both strategic communications support for business leaders and enterprise employee engagement programs, activating through Gilead's Communications Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated communications strategies, coordinated storytelling, and aligned execution across internal, executive, digital, and employee-facing channels.
This role demands an innovative thinker who can craft a unified strategy, drive seamless execution, and provide enhanced communications support to achieve critical business and culture 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 team of communications professionals, collaborating closely with internal partners, senior business leaders, centers of excellence, and agency partners.
Gilead Sciences · - California - Foster City