Associate Director, U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy Communications

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Job Description
 

Reporting to the Executive Director, U.S. Treatment Public Affairs, the Associate Director of U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy Communications will work in close collaboration with the Senior Director of U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy to develop and execute integrated community engagement and advocacy strategies for Gilead’s U.S. HIV treatment portfolio and pipeline.

The Associate Director will also be responsible for leading Community Communications initiatives, including the development of community-facing strategies, messaging, materials and programs that support informed, relevant and meaningful engagement with people affected by HIV. This role will help build and sustain trusted advocacy relationships, translate community insights into actionable strategies and advance Gilead’s U.S. HIV Treatment Public Affairs goals and objectives.

Key areas of responsibility include: 

• Work in close collaboration with the Senior Director of U.S. HIV Treatment Community Engagement & Advocacy to develop and execute U.S. HIV treatment advocacy strategies aligned with Public Affairs, HIV Franchise and enterprise priorities, including portfolio, pipeline and launch milestones.
• Lead Community Communications for U.S. HIV Treatment Public Affairs, developing integrated strategies, messaging, materials and programs that translate complex scientific, clinical, treatment, access and policy information into relevant and accessible communications for community and advocacy audiences.
• Enable two-way engagement with community stakeholders to identify unmet needs, treatment experiences, access barriers, policy priorities and emerging issues, translating insights into actionable advocacy and communications strategies and internal decision making.
• In partnership with the Senior Director, serve as a trusted external facing representative to U.S. HIV advocacy and community organizations, supporting stakeholder mapping and leading assigned engagement plans to build and deepen strategic partnerships.
• Plan and execute advisory boards, roundtables, community convenings and other structured engagement forums to generate insights that inform Public Affairs strategy, cross functional planning and key business decisions.
• Partner across Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory and Ethics & Compliance to ensure community engagement, advocacy and communications strategies are coordinated, compliant and aligned with business priorities.
• Lead development of community facing educational materials, toolkits, presentations, digital content and stakeholder communications that elevate community priorities, disease awareness, clinical milestones and advocacy partnerships while ensuring content is accurate, accessible and consistent with approved messaging.
• Lead assigned advocacy and Community Communications initiatives, including strategic partnerships, events, sponsorships, campaigns and community led programs that advance health equity, address stigma and disparities and strengthen engagement in HIV treatment and care.
• Monitor federal, state and local advocacy and policy developments, community trends and emerging stakeholder issues to identify opportunities, anticipate risks and inform engagement and communications strategies.
• Establish objectives and measures for advocacy and Community Communications initiatives, using engagement data and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness, capture insights and inform future planning.
• Champion inclusive, community informed approaches that reflect the needs of populations disproportionately impacted by HIV and identify innovative engagement models, including responsible use of digital and AI enabled tools.
• Manage assigned budgets, sponsorships, agencies, consultants and external partners in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements and established review processes.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience

OR

PhD and Two Years' Experience

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in HIV community engagement, advocacy, communications or public affairs, or related functions (e.g., communications, government affairs, medical affairs or marketing), with demonstrated experience developing community-facing communications strategies, messaging, materials or programs and a strong preference for U.S. HIV experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, access and policy information into clear, relevant and accessible communications for community and advocacy audiences.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare, policy and market access landscape, including factors shaping HIV treatment, access and health equity. 

• Proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with HIV advocacy and community stakeholders and engaging credibly with external experts and senior leaders. 

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed organization, work collaboratively within a shared leadership model, and drive alignment and influencing across cross-functional teams, including Legal, Regulatory, Ethics & Compliance, Medical Affairs, Commercial and Government Affairs. 

• Strong experience in issues management, corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to navigate sensitive or complex external environments. 

• Strategic thinker with executional excellence—able to translate insights into actionable advocacy strategies and deliver high-impact outcomes. 

• Experience leveraging community insights (qualitative and quantitative) to inform strategy, shape programs, and measure impact. 

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal), with the ability to develop audience-specific messaging and content and distill complex topics for diverse audiences, including executive leadership. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and manage multiple priorities, including external partners and consultants, with strong project management and organizational skills. 

• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory considerations related to external engagement and advocacy activities. 

• Commitment to health equity and inclusive engagement, with experience advancing initiatives that address disparities in HIV prevention and care. 

• Familiarity with digital and emerging tools to support advocacy, engagement and insight generation. 

• Passion for public health, HIV prevention and community-centered approaches to improving outcomes. 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in science public policy or public health preferred.  

• Willingness to travel (~30%) as needed. 

 

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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