Job Description

Job Description

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

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Director, Global Commercial Product Strategy, Hepatitis C

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.

This position is based in Foster City, USA and requires 3 days a week on site.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, Established Products, this role is responsible for leading the global commercial strategy, positioning, and execution for Hepatitis brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for close collaboration with cross-functional teams and markets to ensure impactful and innovative strategies that address unmet needs, drive product differentiation, and deliver on global brand objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Optimization

• Develop and implement annual commercial plans that inform and guide country-specific brand plans.
• Identify actionable insights through market research to address unmet needs and enhance product differentiation.
• Collaborate with clinical and medical affairs teams to develop and execute data generation strategies that support brand objectives.
• Oversee the development and approval of promotional materials, including message development when new data, such as real-world evidence (RWE), becomes available.
• Design and implement innovative non-personal promotion (NPP) strategies in partnership with digital and innovation.
• Support the creation of materials for forecasting, long-range planning (LRP), global LE, and budget guidance.
• Lead and execute commercial projects and congress participation, ensuring alignment with the plan of action (POA).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Engage and collaborate with local markets, Medical Affairs, Value and Access, Analytics and Insights, Competitive Intelligence, Commercial Operations, Clinical Development, Governmental Affairs, and Public Affairs to align on and implement global marketing strategies.
• Lead the Epclusa Established Products Team (EPT)
• Partner with PDM, Trade Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to drive key initiatives, including competitive updates and formulation development.

Business Optimization & Market Support

• Support developing business cases for new and identified opportunities.
• Facilitate monthly forums to align affiliates on global strategies, share best practices, and provide guidance.
• Provide proactive guidance on regional business decision-making, including ATU analysis and in-market POA development.
• Support strategic initiatives such as maximizing product differentiation and penetration in key markets.

Innovation & Growth Initiatives

• Drive impactful commercial initiatives aligned with global strategic imperatives.
• Support ongoing projects and ensure seamless implementation of innovations.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
  OR
• Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
  OR
• PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least 12 years of relevant commercial experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including global product strategic planning, portfolio and lifecycle brand management, tactical marketing, and product planning and launches
• Liver/Rare Disease-specific experience and market knowledge (preferred)
• Prior regional or global experience (preferred)
• Strong ability to influence and lead cross-functionally to drive the business.
• Competitive mindset and ability to focus and prioritize.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from market research and data.
• Excellent project management skills and experience managing multiple stakeholders across diverse geographies.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and a customer focus which drives the need for quality deliverables and performance.
• Demonstrated teamwork and excellence in project management working collaboratively with key stakeholders while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects
• Outstanding ability to influence and lead cross-functionally to drive the business
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to identify trends and provide appropriate recommendations
• Proven ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and a customer focus which drives the need for quality deliverables and performance
• Competitive mindset, and demonstrated ability to prioritize, focus and create an impact in market and for patients

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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*.

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

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