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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

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Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Director, U.S. Therapeutic Area Policy, Virology

The Director, U.S. Virology Therapeutic Area (TA) Policy, is a strategic role within the matrixed U.S. Policy team as well as Gilead’s broader Government Affairs (GA) organization and will be focused on developing policy solutions for the company’s portfolio of innovative, life-saving Virology (HIV, Liver Disease and COVID-19) medicines. This position reports to the Senior Director of U.S. Therapeutic Area Policy and can be based in DC or Foster City, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a policy expert to GA Virology teams and cross-functional teams by assessing external risks and trends in the policy environment and identifying policy objectives and positions of greatest impact to Gilead’s Virology portfolio.

• Support the development of proactive, pro-patient Virology policy positions and solutions that are both commercially relevant and achievable.

• Work in collaboration with GA TA Strategy teams, GA geographic teams (e.g., Federal or State Government Affairs) and cross-functional colleagues (e.g., Commercial, Legal, Medical Affairs, Public Affairs) to align on priorities, objectives, and a strategy to amplify the work.

• Serve as a resource to the Senior Director of Therapeutic Area Policy, GA Virology TA Strategy Lead and U.S. commercial leads.

• Conduct policy research and analyze relevant reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, and legislative/regulatory proposals pertaining to Virology policy.

• Develop evidence-based messaging and impactful resources (e.g., talking points, position papers, memos, infographics, etc.) to advance Gilead’s U.S. Virology objectives.

• Amplify Gilead’s policy priorities in appropriate settings.

• Lead and manage multiple workstreams and deliverables to produce high quality, relevant and timely initiatives that are aligned with business and stakeholder needs.

Essential Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. degree and minimum 12 years of relevant public or private sector experience in the healthcare industry, or combination of experience and any related advanced degree in public policy, public administration, public health, biotechnology, or a related field.

• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state healthcare policy (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) is required. Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and HIV, Liver Disease and/or COVID-19 policy landscapes is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience developing and driving policy positions and strategies that support business priorities and patient access. Experience influencing policy change at the federal and/or state levels is strongly preferred.

• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communications skills, particularly in interpreting and communicating complex technical information (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles, policy reports, legislation, regulations, etc.) for general audiences.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple workstreams and initiatives.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior pharmaceutical or device industry experience or experience within government agencies is preferred.

• Advanced degree in public policy, health policy, public health, or health economics.

The salary range for this position is: $201,025.00 - $260,150.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.