Sr Director Marketing, External Engagement--HIV Prevention

Key Responsibilities

• Must possess a demonstrated ability to define and lead the external engagement strategy and multi-dimensional marketing plan aligned to U.S. HIV prevention brand goals
• Build demand and credibility for Gilead PrEP products through meaningful engagement with thought leaders, experts, and organizations across diverse HCP audiences who prescribe [or should consider prescribing] PrEP
• Effectively direct and oversee multiple projects and priorities like: peer‑to‑peer programs, speaker bureaus, advisory boards, congress activities, and educational initiatives
• Empower team to translate scientific, clinical, and market insights into clear objectives and compelling HCP‑focused content
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with external experts and organizations to support short term and long term brand strategies
• Monitor the evolving HIV prevention landscape and proactively identify areas of strategic opportunity
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Sales, Analytics, and Marketing teams
• Define KPIs, measure performance, and optimize programs based on data and insights
• Manage agency partners, vendors, and multiple marketing budgets to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Ensure all activities meet regulatory, legal, and internal compliance standards
• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, key accounts, and medical associations
• Evaluate and evolve current approaches and systems (as needed)
• Design and deliver presentations to a range of internal stakeholders and external audiences
• Expert command and demonstrated track record of pharmaceutical communications [branded, unbranded, non-branded, administrative, etc] across traditional and non-traditional channels
• Contribute to annual local strategic plan and lead team in tactical planning aligned with brand objectives and educational priorities

Leadership & People Management

• Set vision and operating rhythm for the external engagement team
• Coach, develop, and retain high‑performing talent
• Foster inclusion, accountability, and collaboration across teams
• Lead change and continuously improve processes for scale and impact

Basic Qualifications

14+ Years with BS/BA OR 12+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience, preferably in preventative categories and/or with injectable products
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex science into clear, compliant marketing strategies
• Proven track record of cross‑functional leadership and external partnership development
• 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. HIV or HIV adjacent experience is a plus.
• Experience managing and collaborating with agency partners is a must
• Strong communications skills and attention to detail; written, spoken, in presentations, etc.
• A track record of building new and maintaining partnerships, collaborating with strong influence & negotiation skills are required
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to successfully execute complex initiatives
• Launch experience and portfolio management preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30%