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's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses
worldwide
As a Director, Corporate Reputation, the key responsibilities include:
Support the evaluation and integration of corporate reputation principles within Public Affairs. This includes identifying key reputation drivers relevant to departmental initiatives, contributing to goal setting, and helping develop actionable plans that align with broader organizational objectives.
Provide reputation-related insights and recommendations to Public Affairs Leadership, supporting alignment with organizational priorities.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support stakeholder engagement efforts that reinforce Gilead’s reputation and values.
Assist in the development and execution of crisis communication plans in partnership with senior leaders and communications teams.
Partner with Public Affairs colleagues and cross-functional teams to support initiatives that embed reputation principles into communications and campaigns.
Support content development and visibility efforts that elevate Gilead’s leadership voice in alignment with reputation goals.
Partnering with their broader Strategy and Operations team, contribute to the tracking and analysis of reputation metrics, using insights to inform departmental strategies and continuous improvement.
Manage vendor relationships and project budgets to ensure alignment with Public Affairs priorities and efficient resource use.
Stay informed on industry trends and contribute to departmental efforts that support the Gilead’s reputation and positioning in key policy and regulatory conversations, in collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
Contribute to crisis communication planning and execution.
Help support established clear priorities aligned with Gilead’s overall mission and goals.
Focus on innovation to identify and capitalize on emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities.
Support efforts with Industry Organizations such as PhRMA and BIO, to ensure Gilead's voice is being heard and broader efforts are aligned to reputational objectives
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in communications, or related field, business or a science-oriented field, with 12+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience with a graduate degree.
Experience supporting crisis communication planning and execution in collaboration with senior leaders.
Experience collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support stakeholder engagement efforts.
Demonstrated experience leading projects or small teams within public affairs, communications, or reputation management, or mentoring colleagues to support performance and development.
Experience managing or enhancing corporate reputations, preferred
Key attributes include quick thinking, creativity, collaboration, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Experience supporting reputation campaigns across multiple markets or regions.
Ability to contribute to the development and execution of public affairs programs with an emphasis on reputation management.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams together to align efforts toward shared goals.
Comfortably interacting with senior leaders and peers to support reputation-related initiatives.
Familiarity with reputation measurement tools and ability to use insights to inform strategy and tactics.
Strong project management skills with experiencing coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
Prior experience in biopharma communications, advocacy, reputation and issues management .
Understanding of the HIV and/or Oncology therapeutic areas preferred.
Experience working in global or cross-regional roles preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company.
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.
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.
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