Head of Marketing and Advertising

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.
Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
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.
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Informs strategy and leads problem solving related to optimal coverage pull through, acquisition, and logistics for inline products in partnership with other internal teams consistent with brand goals and objectives
Maintain expert level understanding of customer product coverage and acquisition pathways
Effectively identifies and translates office/HCP needs and realities into clear guidance
Drive internal alignment and lead the development of field-facing tools and resources that enable offices to navigate coverage, reimbursement, and distribution pathways effectively, accelerating consistent local pull-through
Own and lead field communications related to access, including coverage changes, restriction removals, and evolving policy and legislative updates, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and compliance.
May represent the PrEP portfolio on cross-functional workstreams, providing marketing leadership on access-related decisions (e.g., Effectively identifies and translates office/HCP needs and realities into clear guidance
Develop and execute high-impact marketing tactics aligned to strategy, demonstrating command of both traditional and non-traditional channels to drive measurable results.
Use insights and data to inform plans, select KPIs, and optimize impact.
Anticipate changes in healthcare policy, access, and market dynamics; Ensure on-time, on-budget execution, including agency and budget management.
Collaborate closely with Field, Legal, Medical, Regulatory, Analytics, CX, Government Affairs, Managed Markets, and Marketing partners.
Ensure full compliance with all laws, regulations, and internal policies.
10+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
A Bachelor's degree in marketing or related fields is preferred

• An advanced science degree or an advanced business degree such as an MBA is desirable
• Sales experience is desired and a minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising
• Expert understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required
• Comfortable discussing topics relevant to the HIV prevention space, including sexual health, mental health, and substance use.
• Ability to Travel: up to 25%

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