Gilead Sciences · 5 days ago
Associate Director, Digital Marketing Operations
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $236K/yr
8+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling significant health challenges. The Associate Director of Digital Marketing Operations will drive operational excellence in digital initiatives, managing the delivery of digital programs and collaborating closely with marketing teams to achieve shared goals.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic digital operations partner to HIV Prevention brand leads, collaborating with marketing teams and agency partners to translate business requirements into effective multi-channel digital campaigns, digital experiences and solutions (SFMC, Web, Paid Media, Analytics, Content Production)
Oversee end-to-end campaign or project delivery—from requirements gathering to execution—ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
Monitor campaign performance, analyze results, and provide actionable insights to optimize ROI
Work with digital project managers to maintain detailed project plans, track milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and global digital standards across all initiatives
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies in partnership with the Digital Marketing Operations team
Drive digital innovation by promoting emerging technologies, capabilities and fostering agility within the organization
Build strong relationships with Marketing, Operations, Technology and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration
Serve as a subject matter expert on digital marketing operations best practices, processes, and systems, ensuring continuous improvement
Stay current on digital marketing trends and identify opportunities to enhance capabilities
Collaborate with Digital Strategy and Customer Experience teams on SOP development, rollout, and training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience
OR
Ph.D. and Two Years' Experience
Preferred
Proven experience in digital marketing with a strong understanding of digital channels and technologies (Marketing Automation (Salesforce Marketing Cloud), Web, Paid Media, Social SEO/SEM)
A track record of success in client-facing roles, with the ability to build trust and foster long-term partnerships
Exceptional presentation skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver them with clarity and impact
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Strong project management expertise, including risk and client management within the U.S. market; PMP certification preferred
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
Experience in highly regulated industries (pharmaceuticals or healthcare) with thorough knowledge of FDA guidelines and U.S. data privacy regulations
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences and managing stakeholders at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget
Proven success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and building strong stakeholder relationships
Experience driving digital transformation and managing change initiatives effectively
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
Proactive, results-driven mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
Recent News
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