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.
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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.
Reporting to the Director of Commercial Learning and Development for HIV PrEP, the Sr. Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and sustainment of training programs for the Nurse Educator team and serve as the PrEP product specific clinical lead within the HIV PrEP business unit. This dual role requires strong clinical expertise, operational excellence, and collaboration across matrixed teams to deliver impactful education and ensure clinical alignment for PrEP initiatives.
This position may be remote (25–30% travel) or based at headquarters (15–20% travel). Travel includes meetings, live training events, cross-functional sessions, and field visits.
As a Sr Manager, Commercial L+D at Gilead you will...
Key Responsibilities:
Nurse Educator (NE)
Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based clinical education for field teams, healthcare providers, and patient support staff.
Facilitate onboarding and continuous learning programs, including product knowledge, communication skills, and clinical best practices.
Conduct needs assessments, identify learning gaps, and implement solutions to enhance clinical knowledge and patient-centered care.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, Compliance/Legal) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment.
Partner with vendors and subject matter experts to create curricula using adult learning principles and innovative tools.
Monitor training effectiveness and adapt programs based on measurement and evolving business needs.
Manage training budgets, including accruals and invoices, ensuring alignment with POA, NSM, MYM, and other key initiatives.
Equip nurse educators with engaging, evidence-based training programs that foster continuous learning and patient-centered care.
PrEP Lead
Act as the clinical lead for our newest PrEP product across all teams with platform responsibilities, ensuring consistent and accurate clinical integration.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Medical Affairs) to maintain clinical integrity and alignment.
Conduct needs assessments and provide clinical guidance to support PrEP-related initiatives and decision-making.
Represent the HIV PrEP team in cross-functional workstreams, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
Monitor clinical aspects of our PrEP product's performance and recommend improvements to support field facing teams.
Ensure alignment with Commercial group’s strategic training plan while balancing short-term and long-term business goals.
Basic Qualifications
8+ Years with BS/BA
OR
6+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with active license; BSN or MSN a plus.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, ideally in infectious diseases, HIV, or public health.
At least 2 years in clinical education, training, or field-based medical roles.
Strong understanding of HIV prevention, PrEP guidelines, and ecosystem.
Ability to develop and deliver engaging, evidence-based educational content.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills for diverse audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, PowerPoint), especially for instructional content development.
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines while ensuring compliance.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and vendors from initiation to delivery.
Skilled in building consensus, gaining stakeholder alignment, and leading collaboration.
Comfortable collaborating across global teams, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written formats.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance instructional design, personalize learning, and optimize training delivery.
Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and learning-focused culture that aligns with Gilead’s values and empowers teams to thrive.
Training experience as Regional Trainer, Commercial Learning & Development, or similar.
Experience in HIV is advantageous.
MS degree plus 6 years in related field desirable.
2 years of successful Field Sales experience.
Sales, marketing, or training experience in a competitive biotech/pharma marketplace.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – Model inclusion and embed diversity in team management.
Develop Talent – Coach employees on performance and future potential; provide feedback and growth opportunities.
Empower Teams – Align goals and purpose, remove barriers, and connect teams to the broader organization.
The salary range for this position is:
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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