Gilead Sciences
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central
Gilead Sciences, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central
Gilead Sciences is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing therapies for life‑changing diseases. We are seeking a Director of Thought Leader Engagement to lead outreach and insight gathering for our breast oncology portfolio across the South Central United States.
Role The Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) South Central role is part of Gilead Oncology’s marketing organization. The TLE Lead will engage academic and community oncology thought leaders, capturing insight, tracking sentiment, and partnering with field teams to develop market analyses and build brand advocacy.
Coverage South Central region: TN, MS, MI, IA, WI, MN, SD, ND, IL, MO, KS, NE, LA, AR, OK, TX, NM. Some overnight travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document that profiles strategic academic and community customers, refreshed annually.
Engagement with Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement
Long‑term relationship building
Feedback synthesis from consulting and engagements
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 12 years’ experience OR Master’s Degree and 10 years’ experience OR PhD and 8 years’ experience.
Ability to engage in travel as reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Acceptance of onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, if applicable.
Must perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
Minimum 3 years’ 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, based on business needs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – model inclusion and embed the value of diversity in team management.
Develop Talent – coach employees on current performance and future potential, ensuring they receive the feedback and insight needed to grow.
Empower Teams – align goals and organizational objectives, remove barriers, and connect teams to the broader ecosystem.
Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $205,615 – $266,090. Additional compensation may include discretionary annual bonuses, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance). For full 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 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 will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Information Full‑time – Business Development and Sales. Not applicable for seniority level. Location: United States (South Central region). Applications must be submitted through the Gilead careers portal.
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Role The Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) South Central role is part of Gilead Oncology’s marketing organization. The TLE Lead will engage academic and community oncology thought leaders, capturing insight, tracking sentiment, and partnering with field teams to develop market analyses and build brand advocacy.
Coverage South Central region: TN, MS, MI, IA, WI, MN, SD, ND, IL, MO, KS, NE, LA, AR, OK, TX, NM. Some overnight travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document that profiles strategic academic and community customers, refreshed annually.
Engagement with Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement
Long‑term relationship building
Feedback synthesis from consulting and engagements
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 12 years’ experience OR Master’s Degree and 10 years’ experience OR PhD and 8 years’ experience.
Ability to engage in travel as reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Acceptance of onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, if applicable.
Must perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
Minimum 3 years’ 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, based on business needs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – model inclusion and embed the value of diversity in team management.
Develop Talent – coach employees on current performance and future potential, ensuring they receive the feedback and insight needed to grow.
Empower Teams – align goals and organizational objectives, remove barriers, and connect teams to the broader ecosystem.
Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $205,615 – $266,090. Additional compensation may include discretionary annual bonuses, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance). For full 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 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 will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Information Full‑time – Business Development and Sales. Not applicable for seniority level. Location: United States (South Central region). Applications must be submitted through the Gilead careers portal.
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