Director, U.S. Oncology Public Affairs Community Engagement and Advocacy

worldwide**Key Responsibilities:*** Co-lead the development and execution of a comprehensive U.S Oncology Patient oncology advocacy strategy that aligns with Public Affairs, the Oncology Franchise, and corporate objectives, including Commercial and Medical Affairs launch planning.* Partner across Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Market Sciences, Clinical Development, Legal, Ethics and Compliance, Regulatory, Market Access, Commercial, and Government Affairs & Policy to ensure advocacy efforts are integrated and aligned.* Build, expand and maintain trusted relationships with U.S. patient advocacy organizations. Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external advocacy stakeholders, representing the company with transparency, integrity, and empathy.* Maintain bi-directional communication with advocacy groups to identify unmet needs, share Gilead’s perspective, and bring community insights back into internal planning and decision-making.* Collaborate with U.S. Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to ensure a coordinated approach to external engagement with advocacy partners.* Monitor and assess local, state, and federal healthcare policies impacting oncology patients. Engage advocacy groups in advancing health equity initiatives.* Collaborate with Therapeutic, Corporate, and Internal/External Communications to develop and execute external communications plans focused on education and disease awareness, clinical milestones, and advocacy partnerships.* Coordinate with Global Community Engagement & Advocacy leads to align U.S. advocacy efforts are consistent with global strategies* Lead initiatives such as Patient Perspectives Panels, and advisory boards to gather key insights that inform cross-functional projects and strategic decisions.* Oversee Gilead’s presence at key patient advocacy events and awareness campaigns, including sponsorships, materials, booths, and employee engagement.* Keep abreast of emerging trends in patient advocacy and incorporate such innovative approaches into program design and execution.* Manage budgets and sponsorships in compliance with company policies. Oversee external consultants and project execution.* Coordinate and manage projects with external consultants as needed or appropriate.* Develop systems to track communications, engagements, and initiatives with advocacy stakeholders.* Develop tailored advocacy presentations for diverse audiences and update to reflect evolving priorities.* Serve as an internal expert on oncology patient advocacy, providing strategic counsel and thought leadership.* Champion inclusive advocacy strategies that reflect diverse patient experiences and perspectives.* Lead training initiatives to deepen employee understanding of the patient journey and advocacy best practices.* Proactively seek out AI tools to compliantly integrate into the Public Affairs digital efforts, working to roll out trainings in partnership with the Public Affairs Strategy and Operations team* Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 12 years of communications and public affairs experience and strong business acumen or master’s degree with 10+ years preferred.* Minimum 8 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, with significant experience in oncology-focused patient advocacy and community engagement.* Deep understanding of breast cancer therapeutic landscape.* Proven cross-functional leadership and strategic planning capabilities.* Experience in patient advocacy, community engagement, and issues management* Strategic thinker who can devise solutions to patient care while working in the framework of a drug development company* Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities and collaborate effectively with internal customers and cross-functional teams.* Strong project management and organizational skills.* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.* Proven ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders through strategic advocacy and compelling communication.* Experience using qualitative and quantitative patient insights to inform advocacy strategy and measure impact.* Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements related to patient advocacy and external engagement.* Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity, with experience designing or supporting initiatives that address disparities in cancer care.* Familiarity with digital platforms and tools for patient engagement, education, and advocacy outreach.* Experience designing and delivering internal training programs to build organizational understanding of patient advocacy principles.* Demonstrate ability to deliver high-impact, patient-centric solutions in a matrixed organization.* Willingness to travel up to 30%. #J-18808-Ljbffr