Exec Director, Patient Solutions

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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.   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   Executive Director, Gilead Patient Solutions (GPS) The Gilead Patient Solutions (GPS) organization enables patient access to Gilead's life-saving medicines across 139 resource-limited countries through innovative, sustainable partnerships that address unmet patient needs. Reporting to the Vice President, Gilead Patient Solutions, the Executive Director, GPS will play a critical leadership role in advancing sustainable access to Gilead's therapies across key international markets. The role will have responsibility for distributor-led markets and will oversee a functional team directly managing commercial partnerships and distributor relationships. The position provides strategic and operational leadership across: • South and Southeast Asia • Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) • Latin America The Executive Director will build and maintain strong relationships with commercial partners, governmental agencies, and supranational organizations while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, including Global Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Market Access, and Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Market Access • Drive sustainable patient access and business growth across Gilead's therapeutic areas within GPS markets. • Develop and execute strategies that expand access to life-saving medicines while ensuring long-term commercial sustainability. • Lead the organization through a complex and dynamic operating environment, translating strategy into measurable results. Cross-Functional Leadership • Provide vision, leadership, and direction to inspire high-performing teams and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. • Partner with global functions to coordinate initiatives that impact business performance, patient outcomes, and Gilead's corporate reputation. • Lead cross-functional efforts to evaluate market opportunities and develop business cases for the launch of HIV, HBV, and HCV products, as well as future pipeline assets. Commercial Excellence • Oversee distributor strategy, governance, and performance management across the region. • Ensure effective integration of commercial planning, launch readiness, sales support, and marketing activities to maximize market impact. • Drive operational excellence through robust processes, performance metrics, and business insights. External Engagement and Communications • Strengthen Gilead's position as a leader in innovative patient solutions within resource-limited settings. • Support the development of st

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