Gilead Sciences
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - West
Gilead Sciences, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - West
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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - West
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Gilead Sciences .
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 improve lives and ensure global access. We continue to fight the world’s biggest health challenges with collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in discovering and developing life‑changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset; we seek passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People leaders are the cornerstone of the employee experience. As a people leader now or in the future, you will drive culture, create an inclusive environment, and empower teams.
Job Description
At Gilead, we set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, driven by our purpose of making the world a healthier place for all. Over the past 35+ years, our work has improved the health of millions worldwide with cancers, viral hepatitis, HIV, inflammatory diseases and more. Today, we accelerate efforts to cure viral diseases and certain cancers, leading the charge to end the HIV epidemic and providing patients with cutting‑edge therapies.
Role
The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) West
role is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. This position engages with thought leaders in academic and community oncology settings, supporting both in‑line and future breast cancer portfolio initiatives and collaborating closely with headquarters marketing, medical affairs and cross‑functional field teams.
Coverage
– West including travel to MT, CO, WY, ID, UT, AZ, NV, CA, HI, OR, WA, AK with some overnight travel.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document, refreshed annually, profiling strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify and engage academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement: Work with influential breast‑cancer treaters in key community accounts to understand market ecosystems and build advocacy through long‑term relationship building, feedback synthesis, and strategic collaborations.
Insight Sharing: Provide actionable insights to cross‑functional field partners, HQ marketing and medical affairs.
Pre‑Launch Support: Assist HQ marketing in understanding market sentiment, treatment drivers/barriers, and generate insights for strategic launch planning.
Annual Brand Planning: Collaborate with HQ marketing during brand planning.
Congress Strategy: Lead OL/customer engagement planning at Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses in collaboration with marketing and cross‑functional partners.
Consultant Selection: Advise on consultant selection for advisory boards and strategic projects aligned with brand needs.
Speaker Bureau Oversight: Track and manage speaker bureau impact per Gilead’s business conduct manual.
Vendor Management: Lead and manage third‑party program vendors to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Cross‑Functional Leadership: Act as a leader within the cross‑functional team through proactive communication and collaboration.
Headquarters Collaboration: Collaborate with global and U.S. medical strategy colleagues and OLP for customer engagement planning.
Budget Management: Effectively manage and track budget.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and twelve years’ experience, OR
Master’s Degree and ten years’ experience, OR
PhD and eight years’ experience.
Ability to engage in travel as reasonably required within the assigned area.
Ability to meet onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners, if applicable.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation is available.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience.
Minimum five years of oncology experience.
Minimum three years of pharmaceutical marketing experience.
Oncology launch experience.
Knowledge and experience in the breast‑cancer market.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnights and some evening/weekend programs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Model inclusion and embed diversity values in team management.
Develop Talent: Coach employees on performance and future potential, providing feedback and insights.
Empower Teams: Align team goals with organizational objectives, remove barriers and connect them to the broader ecosystem.
Salary
The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. Base compensation is determined by experience, qualifications and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, stock‑based incentives, paid time off and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
Benefits Information
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status or other prohibited grounds. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by applicable laws. For more information, refer to the "Know Your Rights" poster.
Employee Protections
Gilead Sciences will not discriminate in any other manner regarding pay. Non‑disclosure of compensation is allowed for employees who have access to compensation information as part of their job functions. Our environment respects individual differences and is free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support diversity of thought and opinion.
If you are a current employee or contractor, please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - West
role at
Gilead Sciences .
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 improve lives and ensure global access. We continue to fight the world’s biggest health challenges with collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in discovering and developing life‑changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset; we seek passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People leaders are the cornerstone of the employee experience. As a people leader now or in the future, you will drive culture, create an inclusive environment, and empower teams.
Job Description
At Gilead, we set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, driven by our purpose of making the world a healthier place for all. Over the past 35+ years, our work has improved the health of millions worldwide with cancers, viral hepatitis, HIV, inflammatory diseases and more. Today, we accelerate efforts to cure viral diseases and certain cancers, leading the charge to end the HIV epidemic and providing patients with cutting‑edge therapies.
Role
The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) West
role is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. This position engages with thought leaders in academic and community oncology settings, supporting both in‑line and future breast cancer portfolio initiatives and collaborating closely with headquarters marketing, medical affairs and cross‑functional field teams.
Coverage
– West including travel to MT, CO, WY, ID, UT, AZ, NV, CA, HI, OR, WA, AK with some overnight travel.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document, refreshed annually, profiling strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify and engage academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement: Work with influential breast‑cancer treaters in key community accounts to understand market ecosystems and build advocacy through long‑term relationship building, feedback synthesis, and strategic collaborations.
Insight Sharing: Provide actionable insights to cross‑functional field partners, HQ marketing and medical affairs.
Pre‑Launch Support: Assist HQ marketing in understanding market sentiment, treatment drivers/barriers, and generate insights for strategic launch planning.
Annual Brand Planning: Collaborate with HQ marketing during brand planning.
Congress Strategy: Lead OL/customer engagement planning at Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses in collaboration with marketing and cross‑functional partners.
Consultant Selection: Advise on consultant selection for advisory boards and strategic projects aligned with brand needs.
Speaker Bureau Oversight: Track and manage speaker bureau impact per Gilead’s business conduct manual.
Vendor Management: Lead and manage third‑party program vendors to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Cross‑Functional Leadership: Act as a leader within the cross‑functional team through proactive communication and collaboration.
Headquarters Collaboration: Collaborate with global and U.S. medical strategy colleagues and OLP for customer engagement planning.
Budget Management: Effectively manage and track budget.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and twelve years’ experience, OR
Master’s Degree and ten years’ experience, OR
PhD and eight years’ experience.
Ability to engage in travel as reasonably required within the assigned area.
Ability to meet onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners, if applicable.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation is available.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience.
Minimum five years of oncology experience.
Minimum three years of pharmaceutical marketing experience.
Oncology launch experience.
Knowledge and experience in the breast‑cancer market.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnights and some evening/weekend programs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Model inclusion and embed diversity values in team management.
Develop Talent: Coach employees on performance and future potential, providing feedback and insights.
Empower Teams: Align team goals with organizational objectives, remove barriers and connect them to the broader ecosystem.
Salary
The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. Base compensation is determined by experience, qualifications and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, stock‑based incentives, paid time off and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
Benefits Information
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status or other prohibited grounds. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by applicable laws. For more information, refer to the "Know Your Rights" poster.
Employee Protections
Gilead Sciences will not discriminate in any other manner regarding pay. Non‑disclosure of compensation is allowed for employees who have access to compensation information as part of their job functions. Our environment respects individual differences and is free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support diversity of thought and opinion.
If you are a current employee or contractor, please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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