Gilead Sciences · 14 hours ago
Senior Director, Strategic Communications
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$243K/yr - $315K/yr
12+ years expGilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on creating a healthier world by tackling significant health challenges. They are seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Communications to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support corporate priorities and enhance the company's reputation across various audiences.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support Gilead’s corporate priorities, reputation, and long‑term objectives across external and internal audiences
Help define, evolve, and steward Gilead’s corporate narrative, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across media, internal communications, digital and social platforms, and executive engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on positioning, messaging, and external and internal engagement opportunities; support executive visibility across media, speaking engagements, digital channels, and internal forums
Oversee the development of high‑quality communications materials including executive talking points, speeches, internal announcements, press materials, digital content, and social storytelling, ensuring alignment across channels
Partner closely with Media Relations and Digital teams to ensure coordinated storytelling, consistent messaging, and effective amplification across earned, owned, and social channels
Collaborate with Internal Communications to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with Gilead’s strategy, priorities, and culture
Support planning and execution of communications strategies during sensitive, high‑profile, or reputation‑critical situations, working closely with cross‑functional partners
Lead and convene cross‑functional working groups across Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, HR, and other teams to drive alignment, integration, and execution of communications programs
Use qualitative and quantitative insights, media analysis, digital metrics, and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and continuously refine communications strategies
Manage external agencies and partners, providing strategic direction, oversight, and integration across communications disciplines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience, or
Master's degree and 12+ years of experience, or
12+ years of experience in corporate communications, strategic communications, public affairs, or related fields within a corporate or agency environment
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or strategic communications programs within a complex, matrixed organization
Strong understanding of corporate communications disciplines, including media relations, internal communications, digital and social media, and executive communications
Proven ability to translate complex business, scientific, or policy topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
Exceptional strategic writing, editing, and storytelling skills with experience developing executive‑level content
Sound judgment and composure in managing sensitive, high‑visibility, or reputationally significant situations
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across functions
Experience leading through influence, driving alignment, and managing ambiguity in fast‑paced environments
Demonstrated ability to manage agencies, vendors, and complex programs with accountability and rigor
Preferred
Healthcare or biopharmaceutical experience strongly preferred
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
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