Senior Director, Gilead Patient Solutions Public Affairs

Role: Senior Director, Gilead Patient Solutions Public Affairs, leading global communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement strategies to promote access to healthcare innovations in nearly 140 countries. Responsibilities: develop integrated public affairs plans aligned with patient-centered access, public health, and corporate priorities; serve as senior counselor to leadership; manage external communications, including crisis and reputation management; foster relationships with NGOs, patient groups, and advocacy coalitions; oversee issues management and internal communications; define KPIs and oversee governance and budgets. Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 14+ years (or master's/PhD with 12+ years) in public affairs, corporate communications, or external affairs within regulated healthcare environments; extensive experience in reputation and stakeholder engagement in global pharma/biotech sectors; proven influence across functions and geographies; strong communication, leadership, and crisis management skills. HighValue: experience in global health, access programs, working with NGOs and public health coalitions, and managing complex, regulated environments. WorkSetup: based in Foster City, CA, or London, UK, with approximately 30-40% travel.