Associate Director, Marketing

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
 

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required.

• Recognized expertise in implementing a pharmaceutical communication plan including generating publications, organizing continuing medical education activities and advocacy development.

• Must be very familiar with industry trends and remain current with competitor’s resources and practices.

• Must have a successful record of developing external relationships leading to brand advocacy.

• Must have a track record of successful pharma/biotech patient/community marketing with an understanding of expense budget planning and tracking.

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports.

• Strong strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy.

• Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines.

• Must possess sophisticated negotiating, influencing, project management and consulting skills.

• Organizational skill, including ability to follow assignments through to completion (bias towards execution).

• Excellent communications skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both orally and in writing are required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR

• Masters' degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR

• PhD and 5+ years of relevant experience

• Degree in marketing or related field

• Previous experience in marketing research and/or pharmaceutical sales

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Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or other advanced business degree is desired.

• In-depth knowledge and experience in franchise-specific market is preferred.

Opinion Leader Program

• Must possess the ability to maintain, develop, and utilize a level of product and therapeutic disease knowledge to promote the appropriate use of Gilead products to Key Opinion Leaders.

• Proven curriculum development and instructional design skills. In-depth familiarity and knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices for training is required.

Direct-to-Patient

• A minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising focused on consumers or patients are required.

• Expertise in prior roles with Advocacy, Community and National Health systems and services is preferred.

e-Marketing

• Basic image editing skills with Photoshop and/or Fireworks a plus.

• Basic working knowledge of HTML editing tools such as Dreamweaver a plus.

• Experience with content management systems a plus.

Managd Markets

• Previous, direct managed care experience, either in marketing, account management, or other roles is preferred.

• Previous pharmaceutical/biotech or related field sales or sales management experience is preferred.

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.

 

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.

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