Sr Director, Public Affairs, Global Therapeutic Area Communications, HIV Prevention & Cure
Gilead Sciences
August 19, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Marketing
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Public Affairs, Virology & Inflammation, this role develops and implements global communications about Gilead’s R&D efforts, current product portfolio, partnerships, programs, and initiatives in HIV prevention and cure.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally and across geographies to develop global communications strategy to expand access to current and future HIV prevention and cure innovations.
- Serve as key strategic communications advisor to HIV pipeline program strategy teams.
- Develop communications strategies, programs, and materials for pipeline candidates, clinical studies in specific populations, regulatory filings, and educational/access initiatives.
- Lead global issues management (including ICR, GPS, and ACE).
- Oversee corporate storytelling across external and internal channels on HIV prevention and cure intent/impact.
- Maintain up-to-date portfolio issues knowledge; update and disseminate talking points and key message documents to internal/external audiences.
- Partner with Global Advocacy on initiatives/partnerships addressing societal and systemic barriers to broad uptake of HIV prevention interventions.
- Collaborate on HIV programs across Public Affairs/Government Affairs expertise (e.g., corporate communications, community engagement, corporate giving, policy).
- Partner with Corporate media relations to build/maintain relationships with reporters and shape coverage of HIV portfolio, pipeline, and access approach.
- Manage PR agency partners; ensure compliance with business conduct policies.
- Manage submission/review/approval of materials through Global review committee process.
- Manage budgets to target and optimize resources.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- BA in communications/liberal arts/business/science field + 14 years relevant experience (10–12 years healthcare PR) OR Master’s + 12 years.
- Education/experience managing public health issues (strongly preferred).
- Prior HIV experience/passion (preferred).
- Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, academic experts, and patient advocates.
- Ability to influence and align diverse teams across functions/geographies.
- Passion for public health and policy.
- Knowledge of regulations governing communications for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create inclusion; develop talent; empower teams.
Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Public Affairs, Virology & Inflammation, this role develops and implements global communications about Gilead’s R&D efforts, current product portfolio, partnerships, programs, and initiatives in HIV prevention and cure.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally and across geographies to develop global communications strategy to expand access to current and future HIV prevention and cure innovations.
- Serve as key strategic communications advisor to HIV pipeline program strategy teams.
- Develop communications strategies, programs, and materials for pipeline candidates, clinical studies in specific populations, regulatory filings, and educational/access initiatives.
- Lead global issues management (including ICR, GPS, and ACE).
- Oversee corporate storytelling across external and internal channels on HIV prevention and cure intent/impact.
- Maintain up-to-date portfolio issues knowledge; update and disseminate talking points and key message documents to internal/external audiences.
- Partner with Global Advocacy on initiatives/partnerships addressing societal and systemic barriers to broad uptake of HIV prevention interventions.
- Collaborate on HIV programs across Public Affairs/Government Affairs expertise (e.g., corporate communications, community engagement, corporate giving, policy).
- Partner with Corporate media relations to build/maintain relationships with reporters and shape coverage of HIV portfolio, pipeline, and access approach.
- Manage PR agency partners; ensure compliance with business conduct policies.
- Manage submission/review/approval of materials through Global review committee process.
- Manage budgets to target and optimize resources.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- BA in communications/liberal arts/business/science field + 14 years relevant experience (10–12 years healthcare PR) OR Master’s + 12 years.
- Education/experience managing public health issues (strongly preferred).
- Prior HIV experience/passion (preferred).
- Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, academic experts, and patient advocates.
- Ability to influence and align diverse teams across functions/geographies.
- Passion for public health and policy.
- Knowledge of regulations governing communications for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create inclusion; develop talent; empower teams.
Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.