Gilead Sciences
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central
Gilead Sciences, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central
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Gilead Sciences . Gilead is creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, it has 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.
Role The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE), South Central
is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. This role engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings and supports both in‑line and future breast cancer portfolio initiatives. It collaborates closely with headquarters marketing, medical affairs, and cross‑functional field teams.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: develop and maintain a living document that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement: build long‑term relationships, synthesize feedback, and collaborate strategically to advance breast cancer initiatives.
Insight Sharing: provide actionable insights to cross‑functional field partners, HQ marketing, and medical affairs.
Pre‑Launch Support: assist HQ marketing with market sentiment, treatment drivers/barriers, and 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: manage and track budget effectively.
Basic Qualifications Education and experience: Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
OR
Master's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
OR
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Ability to travel as reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Meet any onsite visitation requirements for healthcare practitioners, if applicable (e.g., vaccinations, background screenings).
Perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made for disabilities.
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% of the time, including overnights and some evening/weekend programs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion — model diversity and embed it in team management.
Develop Talent — coach employees on current performance and future potential.
Empower Teams — align goals and assign accountability while removing barriers.
Salary & Benefits Salary range: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. The position may also include discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Additional Benefits Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and fosters an inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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role at
Gilead Sciences . Gilead is creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, it has 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.
Role The
Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE), South Central
is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. This role engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings and supports both in‑line and future breast cancer portfolio initiatives. It collaborates closely with headquarters marketing, medical affairs, and cross‑functional field teams.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: develop and maintain a living document that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Community Influencer Engagement: build long‑term relationships, synthesize feedback, and collaborate strategically to advance breast cancer initiatives.
Insight Sharing: provide actionable insights to cross‑functional field partners, HQ marketing, and medical affairs.
Pre‑Launch Support: assist HQ marketing with market sentiment, treatment drivers/barriers, and 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: manage and track budget effectively.
Basic Qualifications Education and experience: Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
OR
Master's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
OR
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Ability to travel as reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Meet any onsite visitation requirements for healthcare practitioners, if applicable (e.g., vaccinations, background screenings).
Perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made for disabilities.
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% of the time, including overnights and some evening/weekend programs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion — model diversity and embed it in team management.
Develop Talent — coach employees on current performance and future potential.
Empower Teams — align goals and assign accountability while removing barriers.
Salary & Benefits Salary range: $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. The position may also include discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Additional Benefits Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and fosters an inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Contact for accommodations .
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