Gilead Sciences
Sr Director, Government Affairs
Gilead Sciences, Foster City, California, United States, 94420
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Region
Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Delaware
Knowledge
:
Must have deep expertise in government affairs and excellent business judgment and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills are a must.
Must have demonstrated project-team orientation.
Ability to work cross-functionally in an organization and partner with outside groups such as advocates and associations.
Preferred locations are Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Manages, and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations and activities related to federal and state legislation, programs and executive branch affairs.
Responsible for overseeing all advocacies, legislative and budget activity in the state legislative and executive branches.
Emphasis on management of contract lobbyists in the states of: New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee
Must be located in the geographic region.
Directs a strong network of state contract lobbyists who will further the corporation's objectives.
Implements strategies to ensure that Gilead's participation in various trade associations is maximized.
Superior time management and organizational skills with the ability to negotiate conflicting priorities.
Frequent travel (up to 50%) within supporting region and other key State Capitals as needed.
Conducts cross-functional collaboration with Managed Markets and brand team counterparts in the region on Medicaid issues. Schedules an abundance of calls and meetings that will require travel.
Promotes a positive presence for Gilead Sciences among federal and state legislators and Executive Branch personnel for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing Gilead's goals of reducing adverse government actions and promoting government policies that enhance Gilead's mission.
Develops a comprehensive understanding and assessment of state political, legislative and budget processes and analyzes environments with regard to HIV treatment and prevention, oncology and cell therapy, and overall health reform priorities and Gilead's expanding therapeutic areas.
Monitors the federal and state legislative/regulatory environment with the objective of providing Gilead's management with sophisticated information and counsel on dealing with developments so that the corporation's interests are achieved.
Work collaboratively with other members of the government affairs department as well as other Gilead departments to ensure that each department is aware of issues affecting Gilead's business, departmental activities are consistent with government affairs initiatives, government affairs initiatives are consistent with Gilead policy objectives, and help Gilead identify opportunities to work with the government to advance its mission.
Business acumen and professionalism required to gain the respect of broad cross-section of industry, community, medical and policy stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external cross-functional teams.
Strong management experience and clear competencies with the Office suite of programs and applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Education and Experience:
BS or BA degree required.
Successful candidates generally have 10-12 years of experience in government, government affairs, public affairs or policy. Strong preference for experience in state government- legislature, Governor's office, agency or similar.
Master's degree or experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of Medicaid, The Ryan White CARE Act, and the Affordable Care Act is required.
The salary range for this position is: $237,575.00 - $307,450.00. 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.
For jobs in the United States:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf)
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Region
Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Delaware
Knowledge
:
Must have deep expertise in government affairs and excellent business judgment and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills are a must.
Must have demonstrated project-team orientation.
Ability to work cross-functionally in an organization and partner with outside groups such as advocates and associations.
Preferred locations are Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Manages, and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations and activities related to federal and state legislation, programs and executive branch affairs.
Responsible for overseeing all advocacies, legislative and budget activity in the state legislative and executive branches.
Emphasis on management of contract lobbyists in the states of: New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee
Must be located in the geographic region.
Directs a strong network of state contract lobbyists who will further the corporation's objectives.
Implements strategies to ensure that Gilead's participation in various trade associations is maximized.
Superior time management and organizational skills with the ability to negotiate conflicting priorities.
Frequent travel (up to 50%) within supporting region and other key State Capitals as needed.
Conducts cross-functional collaboration with Managed Markets and brand team counterparts in the region on Medicaid issues. Schedules an abundance of calls and meetings that will require travel.
Promotes a positive presence for Gilead Sciences among federal and state legislators and Executive Branch personnel for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing Gilead's goals of reducing adverse government actions and promoting government policies that enhance Gilead's mission.
Develops a comprehensive understanding and assessment of state political, legislative and budget processes and analyzes environments with regard to HIV treatment and prevention, oncology and cell therapy, and overall health reform priorities and Gilead's expanding therapeutic areas.
Monitors the federal and state legislative/regulatory environment with the objective of providing Gilead's management with sophisticated information and counsel on dealing with developments so that the corporation's interests are achieved.
Work collaboratively with other members of the government affairs department as well as other Gilead departments to ensure that each department is aware of issues affecting Gilead's business, departmental activities are consistent with government affairs initiatives, government affairs initiatives are consistent with Gilead policy objectives, and help Gilead identify opportunities to work with the government to advance its mission.
Business acumen and professionalism required to gain the respect of broad cross-section of industry, community, medical and policy stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external cross-functional teams.
Strong management experience and clear competencies with the Office suite of programs and applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Education and Experience:
BS or BA degree required.
Successful candidates generally have 10-12 years of experience in government, government affairs, public affairs or policy. Strong preference for experience in state government- legislature, Governor's office, agency or similar.
Master's degree or experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of Medicaid, The Ryan White CARE Act, and the Affordable Care Act is required.
The salary range for this position is: $237,575.00 - $307,450.00. 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.
For jobs in the United States:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf)
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.