Senior Director, Gilead Patient Solutions Public Affairs

Role: Senior Director, Gilead Patient Solutions Public Affairs, leading global strategic communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement efforts to improve patient outcomes and support access to therapies across nearly 140 countries. Responsibilities: develop and execute integrated public affairs strategies aligned with corporate and regional health priorities; advise senior leadership; manage external communications including reputation management, thought leadership, and crisis response; build partnerships with NGOs, patient groups, and advocacy coalitions; and oversee governance, monitoring, and metrics. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or advanced degree with 12+ years in public affairs, corporate communications, or external affairs within the biopharma or regulated healthcare sector; extensive experience managing global reputation, stakeholder engagement, and issues in complex environments; proven influencing, strategic planning, and crisis management skills; excellent communication and leadership capabilities. High-Value: experience in global biotech or pharma, working across diverse markets including low-income countries; background in advocacy, health system strengthening, and public health initiatives; adept at navigating regulatory and compliance considerations; ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external agencies. Work Setup: ideally Foster City, CA, or London, UK; approximately 30-40% travel.