Associate Director, U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy Communications
Gilead Sciences
Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, U.S. Treatment Public Affairs, the Associate Director of U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy Communications will work in close collaboration with the Senior Director of U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy to develop and execute integrated community engagement and advocacy strategies for Gilead's U.S. HIV treatment portfolio and pipeline. The Associate Director will also be responsible for leading Community Communications initiatives, including the development of community-facing strategies, messaging, materials and programs that support informed, relevant and meaningful engagement with people affected by HIV. This role will help build and sustain trusted advocacy relationships, translate community insights into actionable strategies and advance Gilead's U.S. HIV Treatment Public Affairs goals and objectives.
Job description
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Work in close collaboration with the Senior Director of U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy to develop and execute U.S. HIV treatment advocacy strategies aligned with Public Affairs, HIV Franchise and enterprise priorities, including portfolio, pipeline and launch milestones.
- Lead Community Communications for U.S. HIV Treatment Public Affairs, developing integrated strategies, messaging, materials and programs that translate complex scientific, clinical, treatment, access and policy information into relevant and accessible communications for community and advocacy audiences.
- Enable two-way engagement with community stakeholders to identify unmet needs, treatment experiences, access barriers, policy priorities and emerging issues, translating insights into actionable advocacy and communications strategies and internal decision making.
- In partnership with the Senior Director, serve as a trusted external facing representative to U.S. HIV advocacy and community organizations, supporting stakeholder mapping and leading assigned engagement plans to build and deepen strategic partnerships.
- Plan and execute advisory boards, roundtables, community convenings and other structured engagement forums to generate insights that inform Public Affairs strategy, cross functional planning and key business decisions.
- Partner across Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory and Ethics & Compliance to ensure community engagement, advocacy and communications strategies are coordinated, compliant and aligned with business priorities.
- Lead development of community facing educational materials, toolkits, presentations, digital content and stakeholder communications that elevate community priorities, disease awareness, clinical milestones and advocacy partnerships while ensuring content is accurate, accessible and consistent with approved messaging.
- Lead assigned advocacy and Community Communications initiatives, including strategic partnerships, events, sponsorships, campaigns and community led programs that advance health equity, address stigma and disparities and strengthen engagement in HIV treatment and care.
- Monitor federal, state and local advocacy and policy developments, community trends and emerging stakeholder issues to identify opportunities, anticipate risks and inform engagement and communications strategies.
- Establish objectives and measures for advocacy and Community Communications initiatives, using engagement data and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness, capture insights and inform future planning.
- Champion inclusive, community informed approaches that reflect the needs of populations disproportionately impacted by HIV and identify innovative engagement models, including responsible use of digital and AI enabled tools.
- Manage assigned budgets, sponsorships, agencies, consultants and external partners in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements and established review processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience OR PhD and Two Years' Experience
- 8-10+ years of relevant experience in HIV community engagement, advocacy, communications or public affairs, or related functions
- Demonstrated experience developing community-facing communications strategies, messaging, materials or programs
- Strong preference for U.S. HIV experience
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, access and policy information into clear, relevant and accessible communications
- Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare, policy and market access landscape, including factors shaping HIV treatment, access and health equity
- Proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with HIV advocacy and community stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed organization and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
- Strong experience in issues management, corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic thinker with executional excellence
- Experience leveraging community insights (qualitative and quantitative) to inform strategy, shape programs, and measure impact
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and manage multiple priorities, including external partners and consultants
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory considerations related to external engagement and advocacy activities
- Commitment to health equity and inclusive engagement
- Familiarity with digital and emerging tools to support advocacy, engagement and insight generation
- Passion for public health, HIV prevention and community-centered approaches to improving outcomes
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in science public policy or public health preferred
- Willingness to travel (~30%) as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Bonus
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
Company overview
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1987, Gilead has grown into a global healthcare leader with approximately 17,600 employees worldwide. The company's primary therapeutic focus areas include HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), oncology, inflammation, and respiratory diseases. Gilead is renowned for its groundbreaking antiviral therapies, including Sovaldi and Harvoni for hepatitis C, and its comprehensive portfolio of HIV treatments such as Truvada, Atripla, and Biktarvy. The company also developed Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 treatment. Gilead operates as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ (GILD) and is a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 100 indices. Through strategic acquisitions like Kite Pharma and Immunomedics, Gilead has expanded into cell therapy and oncology, demonstrating its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes globally.