Gilead Sciences
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
Gilead Sciences, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
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Gilead Sciences .
Gilead Sciences is dedicated to developing therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer, working relentlessly to improve lives and ensure access to these therapies worldwide.
Role The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) Atlantic
role is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. The TLE Lead engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings and supports breast cancer portfolio initiatives while collaborating closely with headquarters marketing, medical affairs, and cross‑functional field teams.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document (refreshed annually) that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engagement with Academic Opinion Leaders (OLs): 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 generating insights for strategic launch planning.
Annual Brand Planning: Collaborate strategically with HQ marketing during brand planning.
Congress Strategy: Lead OL/customer engagement planning at Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses in collaboration with marketing, executive leadership, and cross‑functional partners.
Consultant Selection: Advise on consultant selection for advisory boards, 1:1 consulting, 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 compliantly with global and US 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 Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Ability to engage in travel as reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Compliance with onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners (e.g., vaccinations, screenings).
Effective performance of essential duties, including reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience
Oncology launch experience
Knowledge of 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 occasional evenings/weekends.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Model inclusion and embed diversity value in team management.
Develop Talent: Coach employees on performance and growth, providing feedback and insight.
Empower Teams: Align goals and organization objectives, remove barriers, and connect teams to the broader ecosystem.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. The position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package including company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional benefits information, visit
Gilead Compensation & Benefits .
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. 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 non‑job related characteristics. 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 may be provided at request. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘Know Your Rights’ poster. Gilead Sciences will not disclose employee compensation information to non‑eligible individuals or outside of official channels. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct, supporting individual differences and diversity of thought.
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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
role at
Gilead Sciences .
Gilead Sciences is dedicated to developing therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer, working relentlessly to improve lives and ensure access to these therapies worldwide.
Role The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) Atlantic
role is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. The TLE Lead engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings and supports breast cancer portfolio initiatives while collaborating closely with headquarters marketing, medical affairs, and cross‑functional field teams.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document (refreshed annually) that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engagement with Academic Opinion Leaders (OLs): 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 generating insights for strategic launch planning.
Annual Brand Planning: Collaborate strategically with HQ marketing during brand planning.
Congress Strategy: Lead OL/customer engagement planning at Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses in collaboration with marketing, executive leadership, and cross‑functional partners.
Consultant Selection: Advise on consultant selection for advisory boards, 1:1 consulting, 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 compliantly with global and US 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 Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Ability to engage in travel as reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Compliance with onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners (e.g., vaccinations, screenings).
Effective performance of essential duties, including reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience
Oncology launch experience
Knowledge of 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 occasional evenings/weekends.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Model inclusion and embed diversity value in team management.
Develop Talent: Coach employees on performance and growth, providing feedback and insight.
Empower Teams: Align goals and organization objectives, remove barriers, and connect teams to the broader ecosystem.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. The position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package including company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional benefits information, visit
Gilead Compensation & Benefits .
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. 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 non‑job related characteristics. 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 may be provided at request. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘Know Your Rights’ poster. Gilead Sciences will not disclose employee compensation information to non‑eligible individuals or outside of official channels. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct, supporting individual differences and diversity of thought.
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