Senior Director, Product Communications

Role Overview

• Develop and own the US communications strategy for a late-stage asset.
• Serve as a senior advisor to Kite and Gilead leadership teams.
• Build and maintain a cohesive asset narrative.
• Lead communications planning and execution for major asset milestones.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.
• Oversee materials through Kite and Gilead’s internal review systems.
• Direct multi-platform communications campaigns for the asset.
• Partner with Corporate Communications on proactive storytelling and issues preparedness.
• Develop internal communications and toolkits.
• Represent Public Affairs on cross-functional asset teams.
• Drive global-to-local coordination.
• Lead reputation and issues preparedness planning.
• Manage and mentor internal team members supporting the asset’s communications work.
• Lead and optimize the work of external communications, medical communications, digital, and analytics agencies.
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

• PhD with 12+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or scientific communications OR Master’s degree with 12+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or scientific communications OR Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or scientific communications.
• Significant experience leading communications for oncology, immuno-oncology, cell therapy, or other complex/scientific therapeutic areas.
• Demonstrated success in driving product communications for pivotal data, regulatory milestones, and/or global launch preparation.
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated experience advising senior leaders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing agencies, budgets, and cross-functional alignment within matrixed global organizations.
• Experience with FDA and global regulatory environments for oncology or cell therapy.
• Strong understanding of scientific data communication, medical congress strategy, and scientific narrative development.
• Experience in digital communications, analytics, and measurement of impact.
• Track record of team development and people leadership.

Benefits

• Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.