Director, Government Affairs (m/f/d) Strategy & Operations International

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Job Description
 

The Director, International Government Affairs (IGA) is an experienced government affairs professional with advanced strategic and execution skills, supporting two key global regions: ACE MM and ICR, covering more than 25 markets across four continents. The Director will report into the ACE MM GA ED (with dotted line to the ICR GA ED) and collaborate across Gilead functions to aggregate and translate therapeutic area policy priorities for HIV, CAR-T, and oncology, focusing on strategies and activities in ACE MM and ICR. The role requires creative thinking to improve patient access and sustain innovation. Experience in commercial, medical, or value & access functions is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide support as an active member of Gilead’s Government Affairs team in ACE MM and ICR, helping drive government affairs strategies.

• Partner with ACE MM and ICR GA leads, as well as global and regional commercial and medical teams, to address cross-functional opportunities and challenges.

• Engage internal stakeholders to shape and drive relevant policy debates and legislation, meeting clearly defined KPIs.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Develop, lead, and implement innovative government affairs policies and strategies to support Gilead’s objectives in ACE MM and ICR.

• Manage regional health and pharmaceutical policy initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Serve as the regional liaison with the Global Policy team, supporting strategic initiatives and representing ACE MM and ICR in policy-related forums.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and selected external stakeholders to enhance Gilead’s reputation among policymakers.

• Identify opportunities to collaborate with policymakers to advance Gilead’s mission.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align government affairs initiatives and policy objectives with Gilead’s business priorities.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the government affairs department and other Gilead departments.

Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive experience in government affairs, public affairs, or policy roles within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.

• Proven track record of delivering successful policy and advocacy outcomes.

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems and key policies relevant to HIV, oncology, and CAR-T therapies.

• Expertise in shaping value, access, and reimbursement policy frameworks and pharmaceutical budgets.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse markets, stakeholders, and complex projects across regions.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing departmental processes.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative spirit and accountability.

Communication

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English.

• Ability to author and organize complex documents for senior management review.

• Capable of preparing clear reports and policy updates for stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BA) required.

• Advanced degree (MA, MSc, or MBA) preferred.

Other

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action with minimal supervision.

• Good understanding of the political and business environment in ACE MM and ICR is desirable.

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.

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