Gilead Sciences
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
Gilead Sciences, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
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Gilead Sciences .
At Gilead we create a healthier world by fighting HIV, hepatitis, COVID‑19, and cancer—working relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure access worldwide. Our team is driven by collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Role The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE)
is part of the marketing organization for Gilead Oncology. The role engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings to support current and future breast cancer portfolio initiatives in partnership with headquarters marketing, medical affairs, and cross‑functional field teams.
This position is based in the Atlantic region, covering travel to VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, with some overnight travel.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify and engage academic leaders for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement: Build relationships with 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 with HQ marketing during brand planning.
Congress Strategy: Lead leader/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.
Master’s Degree and ten years’ experience.
PhD and eight years’ experience.
Ability to travel within the assigned area and to support on‑site visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily and willingness to comply with reasonable accommodations under law.
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, some evening/weekend programs, based on business needs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Model diversity and embed its value in team management.
Develop Talent: Understand employees’ skills, aspirations, and potentials; provide feedback and growth opportunities.
Empower Teams: Align team goals with organizational objectives and remove barriers to success.
Compensation The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. Final compensation may also include discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits
Company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Qualified employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
For additional benefits information, visit https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants who need them during the hiring process.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your application through the Gilead Careers portal. If you are a current Gilead employee or contractor, apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - Atlantic
role at
Gilead Sciences .
At Gilead we create a healthier world by fighting HIV, hepatitis, COVID‑19, and cancer—working relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure access worldwide. Our team is driven by collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Role The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE)
is part of the marketing organization for Gilead Oncology. The role engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings to support current and future breast cancer portfolio initiatives in partnership with headquarters marketing, medical affairs, and cross‑functional field teams.
This position is based in the Atlantic region, covering travel to VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, with some overnight travel.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify and engage academic leaders for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement: Build relationships with 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 with HQ marketing during brand planning.
Congress Strategy: Lead leader/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.
Master’s Degree and ten years’ experience.
PhD and eight years’ experience.
Ability to travel within the assigned area and to support on‑site visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily and willingness to comply with reasonable accommodations under law.
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, some evening/weekend programs, based on business needs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion: Model diversity and embed its value in team management.
Develop Talent: Understand employees’ skills, aspirations, and potentials; provide feedback and growth opportunities.
Empower Teams: Align team goals with organizational objectives and remove barriers to success.
Compensation The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. Final compensation may also include discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits
Company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Qualified employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
For additional benefits information, visit https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants who need them during the hiring process.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your application through the Gilead Careers portal. If you are a current Gilead employee or contractor, apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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