At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve 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. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. **Job Description** **Associate Director, Global Publications** We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Associate Director, Global Publications within Kite Global Medical Affairs. You will partner with internal and external subject matter experts and investigators to execute the publication strategy for key publication tactics including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts in Cell Therapy. You will apply good publication practices and help lead adherence to established publication processes and industry guidelines. This position will report to the Senior Director, Global Publications. **Responsibilities** + Work with the Senior Director, Global Publications to help lead cross-functional, Global Publication Planning Team (GPPT) strategy in alignment with early- and late-stage subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, and alliance partners to create strategic annual publication plans and publish high-impact scientific and medical data + Work cross-functionally with subject matter experts across all data-generating functions (including, but not limited to, Clinical Development, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Real World Evidence, Health Economics and Outcomes Research) to execute on tactics consistent with inline and pipeline strategy + Publications will be in the field of cell therapy primarily in hematological malignancies - therapeutic areas may include lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma + Work independently to prioritize, execute, review, and edit key tactics consisting of congress abstracts and presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts + Establish and maintain effective intellectual partnerships with internal collaborators, external scientific and medical external authors and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and alliance partners + Travel to scientific conferences as needed + Guide and oversee publication vendors, and manage publications budgets **Basic Qualifications** Advanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD) and significant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience with focus on scientific/medical publications **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in publications within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including experience in hematology/oncology and/or cell therapy + Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills with individuals, groups, and senior management + Ability to write/edit scientific manuscripts, posters, and abstracts with a medically strategic mindset + Working knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and Intellectual Property functions + Ability to lead and work across multi-disciplinary groups and to lead decision-making discussions + Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant guidelines (GPP3, ICMJE), laws, industry standard best practices, and corporate policies + Ability to work under challenging deadlines with key stakeholders + Up to 15% travel including weekends **Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)** It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. **For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:** Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.