Sr Manager, Public Affairs

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   Knowledge: Strong knowledge and experience working with the media is essential. Strong collaborative and verbal communications skills are necessary, as this position requires frequent interaction with other Gilead departments, senior management, and the media. Must have strong experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions, including marketing, medical affairs and investor relations., Additionally, the Manager must have a strong familiarity with FDA and SEC regulations and the application of those regulations to moderately complex corporate communications. Experience evaluating, selecting and working with external vendors and independently managing timelines and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously. A strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry is necessary. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Specific Education & Experience Requirements: Typically requires a BA degree in communications, liberal arts, business or science-oriented field and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, which includes 6-8 years of experience specific to this position. Specific Job Responsibilities: The Manager is responsible for moderately complex corporate communications and selects product public relations programs within the Public Affairs group. Responsibilities include developing and implementing corporate and/or product media relations strategy to support the company’s positioning within the industry and among its target audiences, drawing upon strong knowledge of communications practices and vehicles and internal company resources. Additionally, the Manager collaborates and regularly participates as a member of cross-functional teams with senior-level colleagues to develop and implement moderately complex strategies and programs to meet the company’s goals. Must be able to examine moderately complex issues from a broader organization perspective, make recommendations to management and determine priorities within the Public Affairs group. In addition to drafting and distributing news releases, presentations and supporting communications materials regularly, with minimal oversight, the Manager will independently present ideas and initiate programs to meet the company’s public relations goals. The Manager will oversee moderately complex projects and budgets for Gilead’s external PR agencies and may oversee execution of projects by other Public Affairs team members. The Manager periodically represents Gilead in interviews with the media and in meetings with oth