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.
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.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Associate Director, HIV Franchise Marketing, HIV Speaker Bureau and Congress Strategy, at Gilead you will lead high-impact initiatives that elevate Gilead’s presence in the HIV Treatment and Prevention space. This role is responsible for shaping and executing strategies that drive meaningful engagement with healthcare professionals through speaker bureau programs and major scientific and advocacy conferences. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver compliant, innovative, and impactful experiences that advance education and strengthen brand leadership. Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Compliance, and Field teams, this position offers an opportunity to influence market direction, manage complex programs, and create integrated strategies that connect scientific insights with commercial objectives.
Key responsibilities:
Speaker Bureau Management & Training
Lead strategy and execution for HIV speaker bureaus both Treatment and PrEP, including training plans, content development, and compliance oversight.
Manage speaker contracting and vendor partnerships; monitor program effectiveness and implement improvements.
Partner with Commercial Operations, Compliance, and Field Leadership on bureau sizing, budgeting, and updates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with bureau speakers and ensure alignment across Treatment and Prevention teams.
Conference Strategy & Execution
Lead scientific conference strategy for HIV in collaboration with Medical Affairs, Marketing, and global teams to deliver integrated impactful presence
Drive planning and execution of Key HIV conferences, including booth design collaboration, advertising, digital strategy, and cross-functional coordination.
Operational Excellence
Manage agency relationships and budgets to deliver high-quality programs.
Establish systems, metrics, and processes for speaker bureau and conference initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Key Competencies and Skills
Strategic Leadership & Innovation: Ability to design and execute speaker bureau and conference strategies that align with brand objectives and drive engagement.
Project Management Excellence: Proven ability to manage complex programs, timelines, budgets, and vendors with precision and accountability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at partnering with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Compliance, and Field teams to deliver integrated, high-impact initiatives.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts and deliver clear, compelling presentations and written content.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Entrepreneurial mindset with confidence in navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Digital & Conference Strategy Acumen: Experience leveraging digital tools and innovative approaches to enhance conference presence and engagement.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience
OR
PhD/PharmD and Five Years' Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to travel up to 30%, domestically to conferences, advisory boards, and agency meetings
Must be comfortable with sensitive topics within HIV market
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related fields
Familiarity with marketing fundamentals, strategy, sales and commercial policies and practices.
Previous experience in pharmaceutical sales desired.
MBA or other advanced business or public health degree is desired.
HIV experience and relationships is preferred
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
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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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