Gilead Sciences
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - West
Gilead Sciences, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - West
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.
We are looking for a Director to lead Thought Leader Engagement in breast oncology, engaging academic and community leaders, generating insights, and supporting brand advocacy across the Western region, including travel to MT, CO, WY, ID, UT, AZ, NV, CA, HI, OR, WA, and AK.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document (refreshed annually) that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify and engage academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Engage Community Influencers: Build long‑term relationships with influential breast cancer treaters in key community accounts, synthesize feedback, and develop 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
Master’s Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Ability to satisfy onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, including vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and other applicable requirements.
Capacity to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
Minimum 3 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, based on business needs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – model and embed diversity and inclusion in team management.
Develop Talent – coach employees on performance and future potential.
Empower Teams – align goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, removing barriers and connecting teams to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
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 regarding recruitment and selection 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 protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals requiring assistance in the job application process.
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We are looking for a Director to lead Thought Leader Engagement in breast oncology, engaging academic and community leaders, generating insights, and supporting brand advocacy across the Western region, including travel to MT, CO, WY, ID, UT, AZ, NV, CA, HI, OR, WA, and AK.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Profiling: Develop and maintain a living document (refreshed annually) that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
Engage Academic Opinion Leaders: Identify and engage academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.
Engage Community Influencers: Build long‑term relationships with influential breast cancer treaters in key community accounts, synthesize feedback, and develop 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
Master’s Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
Ability to satisfy onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, including vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and other applicable requirements.
Capacity to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
People leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
Minimum 3 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, based on business needs.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – model and embed diversity and inclusion in team management.
Develop Talent – coach employees on performance and future potential.
Empower Teams – align goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, removing barriers and connecting teams to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
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 regarding recruitment and selection 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 protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals requiring assistance in the job application process.
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