Gilead Sciences · 13 hours ago
Sr. Director Corporate Brand
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$221K/yr - $286K/yr
10+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world and is seeking a Sr. Director of Corporate Brand to serve as a strategic steward of their corporate brands. This role involves leading brand governance, managing brand assets, and ensuring effective brand application across the organization.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead a comprehensive audit of existing internal department and initiative logos to ensure alignment with corporate brand standards. Identify and remove improper or outdated brand assets, and guide teams in adopting approved visual identity elements
Define and evolve the corporate and product brand architecture to reflect company strategy and reputation priorities
Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring alignment between brand strategy, corporate reputation, and business objectives
In partnership with the Corporate Reputation team, monitor corporate brand health, awareness, and sentiment through data and stakeholder feedback
Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Marketing, HR, Investor Relations, and the broader Public Affairs team to embed brand into storytelling, campaigns, recruitment, and employee experience
Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on brand implications of major initiatives or announcements
Conduct regular trainings and road-show presentations both within public affairs and cross functionally to increase awareness and understanding of our brand architecture
Oversee the development, management, and consistent application of brand assets, including visual identity, messaging frameworks, and brand guidelines, across all channels and functions
Own and manage the company’s brand guidelines, design system, and tone of voice standards
Oversee development, updating, and distribution of branded assets (logos, templates, visuals, multimedia)
Audit brand use across channels to ensure consistency and compliance
Establish brand governance processes, reviewing and approving key materials and campaigns
Partner with business units, functions, and regions to adapt assets while staying true to brand guardrails
Lead brand-related training and education across the enterprise, building 'brand literacy' at all levels
Increased brand consistency across all internal and external touchpoints
Improved brand health scores (including, awareness, trust, sentiment)
Adoption and active use of brand guidelines and asset management tools across the enterprise
Demonstrated alignment between brand strategy and corporate reputation priorities
Positive stakeholder feedback on clarity, relevance, and impact of brand materials
Manage external partnerships and project budgets to ensure strategic alignment and efficient resource utilization
Represent Gilead with organizations, corporate partners and sponsorships to ensure brand and reputation objectives are reflected in broader policy, advocacy, and visibility efforts
Lead a regular and ongoing refresh of brand assets and messaging to reflect strategic pivots and cultural trends
Introduce new platforms and tools for brand management, including digital-first and AI-enabled solutions
Stay ahead of branding trends and best practices, ensuring the company maintains a modern and competitive identity
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in brand management, corporate communications, or marketing
Proven track record in leading brand strategy and governance at scale
Strong visual literacy and understanding of design systems, digital platforms, and emerging media
Strong project management skills
Existing knowledge of Gilead's brand a plus
Proficiency in AI tools and an understanding of current industry best practices
Excellent collaboration, influence, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance creative vision with operational rigor
Strong project management skills and comfort working in complex, matrixed organizations
Understanding the integration of various platforms, trends, and audience behaviors
Comfortable advising executives and senior leaders on brand acumen
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally, collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels
Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master's Degree and 10+ years of experience
Preferred
Background in public affairs, corporate communications, reputation management, consulting, PR agencies or government relations
Experience in a global or highly matrixed corporate environment
Knowledge of the regulatory, political, or social responsibility landscapes impacting business and reputation
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
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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
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