Director, Product Management

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
 

Knowledge

• Must have excellent management skills including training, performance management, planning, prioritization, objective setting, recruitment and selection, meeting management and plan execution.

• Must possess excellent strategic thinking skills with ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy.

• Ability to translate market research findings into actionable insights and tactical plans.

• Proven track record as an effective leader, coach and internal consultant with demonstrated ability to understand business requirements and turn that analysis into strategic solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, highly competent presenter, able to gain credibility, engender trust and influence all levels, strong partnering skills, bias for action and tangible results

• Organizational skill, including ability to follow assignments through to completion (bias towards execution)

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines.

• Must have strong executive presence with ability to command respect through exercise of sound business judgment and clear decision-making.

• Must possess a demonstrated ability to conceive, develop and implement multi-dimensional marketing and business plans.

• Must have demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities.

• Must be able to successfully perform complex budget management with an understanding of revenue forecasting.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports.

• Successfully develop external relationships leading to brand advocacy.

Direct-to-Patient

• Track record of successful pharma/biotech patient/community marketing with an understanding of expense budget planning and tracking is expected.

e-Marketing

• Ability to translate brand objectives into e-tactical plan.

• In-depth understanding of digital media.

Basic Qualifications

• A degree in marketing or related fields is required.

• BA / BS degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; OR

• MA / MA degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR

• PhD and 8+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with product lifecycle management is preferred.

• An advanced science degree such as MD, PharmD, PhD or an advanced business degree such as an MBA is desirable.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical product life cycle management in a variety of therapeutic areas preferred.

• Prior people management experience strongly preferred.

Direct-to-Patient

• A minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising focused on consumers or patients are required.

• Expertise in prior roles with Advocacy, Community and National Health systems and services is preferred

• An MBA degree or equivalent is preferred.

e-Marketing

• Must have experience in developing, reporting and communicating HCP e-Marketing metrics.

• Must have experience executing and measuring key e-Marketing tactics including websites, SEO/SEM, web-based detailing, email campaigns, podcasts and digital media.

• Experience with social media a plus.

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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