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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
 

Gilead’s mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

As part of Gilead’s efforts to expand HIV prevention, the Director, Consumer Marketing – Market Expansion will play a key role in activating new consumer strategies and ensuring that campaigns reach the people who need them most. This role is focused on executing multichannel campaigns, developing resources, and helping connect insights to meaningful, measurable consumer engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and curious marketer who thrives in building programs that drive impact and inclusion.

This position is ONSITE at our Foster City, CA campus (Tuesday – Thursday) remote is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Lead development of branded and unbranded materials across media and community platforms.Translate research into creative briefs and culturally relevant campaigns.Manage agency execution and optimize content across paid and owned channels.Track campaign performance and support ongoing optimization.Ensure alignment with internal partners (Public Affairs, Insights, HCP, Community Liaisons).Support grassroots activation strategies and community engagement tactics.Help craft and deliver campaign results and insights to senior leadership.Bachelor’s Degree & 12+ years of experience in consumer or patient marketing in public health or life sciences.Experience building campaigns for culturally diverse and underserved audiences.Familiarity with digital, influencer, and grassroots channels.Strong project management and insight translation skills.Deep belief in equitable access and health impact through consumer storytelling.Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience

OR

PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:Experience developing campaigns that address topics consumers are often reluctant to discussDemonstrated ability to position prevention within broader life or health goalsStrong capability in crafting approachable, non-judgmental messages that prompt considerationComfortable navigating emotionally nuanced subject matter with cultural sensitivityFamiliarity with digital-first or private-care delivery models (e.g., telehealth, self-initiated testing) that empower patient choice

People Leader Accountabilities

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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