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 our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. You will be an integral part of a fast paced highly collaborative team, who are on a mission to increase awareness, knowledge, relevancy, and usage of PrEP as part of preventative health for all who could benefit from it.
Responsibilities:
Informs strategy and leads problem solving related to optimal coverage pull through, acquisition, and logistics for inline products in partnership with other internal teams consistent with brand goals and objectives
Maintain expert level understanding of customer product coverage and acquisition pathways
Effectively identifies and translates office/HCP needs and realities into clear guidance
Drive internal alignment and lead the development of field‑facing tools and resources that enable offices to navigate coverage, reimbursement, and distribution pathways effectively, accelerating consistent local pull‑through
Own and lead field communications related to access, including coverage changes, restriction removals, and evolving policy and legislative updates, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and compliance.
May represent the PrEP portfolio on cross‑functional workstreams, providing marketing leadership on access‑related decisions (e.g., pricing, contracting, rebating).
Effectively identifies and translates office/HCP needs and realities into clear guidance
Develop and execute high‑impact marketing tactics aligned to strategy, demonstrating command of both traditional and non‑traditional channels to drive measurable results.
Use insights and data to inform plans, select KPIs, and optimize impact.
Prioritize effectively in complex environments and provide clear, logical recommendations.
Anticipate changes in healthcare policy, access, and market dynamics; proactively adapt strategies.
Ensure on‑time, on‑budget execution, including agency and budget management.
Collaborate closely with Field, Legal, Medical, Regulatory, Analytics, CX, Government Affairs, Managed Markets, and Marketing partners.
Continuously improve processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance scalability and effectiveness.
Deliver clear, compelling presentations to senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Ensure full compliance with all laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Basic Qualifications:
12+ Years with BS/BA
OR10+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of experience.
A Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related fields is preferred
An advanced science degree or an advanced business degree such as an MBA is desirable
Proven ability to work well as part of a team and in leading cross-functional te
Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
High learning ability and self-starter preferred
Experience working with EHRs is preferred
Experience with both pharmacy and medically billed products (including buy and bill) is preferred
Sales experience is desired and a minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising
Expert understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required
Comfortable discussing topics relevant to the HIV prevention space, including sexual health, mental health, and substance use.
Ability to Travel: up to 25%
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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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
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Skills Required
- 12+ years with BS/BA or 10+ years with MS/MA or MBA
- Strong experience in product marketing
- Expert understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
- Experience working with EHRs
- Sales experience and a minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Gilead Sciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gilead Sciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Gilead Sciences.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair relative to roles, frequently cited as a standout strength. Feedback suggests compensation compares well within biotech and is a notable reason employees feel valued.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock awards and an employee stock purchase program are consistently described as meaningful parts of total compensation. Equity components are seen as accessible and enhance long‑term wealth building.
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Retirement Support — A strong company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is often singled out as a differentiator. This support is perceived to significantly boost long‑term financial security.
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What We Do
The way we see it, the impossible is not impossible. It’s simply what hasn’t been achieved yet. For more than 30 years, we’ve pursued it, chased it down, tackled it for answers and surrounded it for a way in. We have worked tirelessly to bring forward medicines for life-threatening diseases. Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving lives of people around the world. For us, nothing is impossible – because of the people we work with, the communities we stand with and the partners we push forward with. Our ~12,000 employees band together through science, grit, compassion and courage to prove the impossible wrong. At Gilead, the tangible results of your contributions are evident. Where every individual matters. Where all employees can enhance their skills through ongoing development. And where we start every day with one question: “What’s next?” Social Media Guidelines: https://gilead.inc/3t1m7d5







