Senior Project Manager, Marketing – HIV Prevention

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Senior Project Manager, Marketing – HIV Prevention you will be an integral part of a fast paced highly collaborative team marketing team, who are on a mission to increase awareness, knowledge, relevancy, and usage of PrEP as part of preventative health for all who could benefit from it. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support coordination by tracking key milestones, identifying risks, and proactively resolving obstacles in partnership with the Senior Director and cross-functional U.S. teams.

• Bring a strategic and operational mindset, balancing big‑picture launch vision with rigorous attention to detail.

• Managing and maintaining dashboards, calendars, timelines, and resource plans to ensure clear communication and seamless execution across workstreams.

• Support timely and consistent communication of all key related activities.

• Develop presentations and internal updates for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.

• Demonstrate strong executive presence, confidently engaging senior leaders, framing trade‑offs, in support of decision‑making across functions without direct authority.

• Lead meeting logistics, including scheduling, agenda development, content gathering, note‑taking, and distribution of action items

• Drives clarity amid ambiguity, makes logical recommendations, and helps maintain focus on launch outcomes

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams at all levels—including Regulatory, Medical, Legal, Managed Markets, Market Research, Training, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, and Sales—to drive alignment and progress.

• Support the planning and execution of internal (and potentially external) workshops, trainings, and events.

• Coordinate with agencies, vendors, and contractors to advance launch initiatives as needed.

• Develop a strong understanding of the HIV prevention landscape, customer needs, and the end-to‑-‑end product acquisition journey.

• Leverage technology and systems to enhance project management, communication, and workflow efficiency.

• Contribute to a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where teamwork, accountability, and innovation are valued.

• Apply understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements to ensure compliant development of marketing materials.

• Possesses marketing aptitude and interest in growing experience and deepening skills
   

Basic Qualifications:

8+ Years with BS/BA
OR
6+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in marketing, project management, or related fields.

• Strong project management capabilities with proven ability to prioritize and execute across multiple workstreams.

• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated success working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.

• Ability to tailor communication and approach to different audiences.

• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Prior product launch experience preferred.

• Experience in marketing fundamentals, strategy, sales, or commercial operations; pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

• Comfortable discussing topics relevant to the HIV prevention space, including sexual health, mental health, and substance use.

• Ability to travel 15–20%.

• Experience with or interest in adult‑learning principles.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion by demonstrating the business value of diverse and inclusive teams and embedding equity and respect into day to day people management practices.

• Develop Talent by understanding team members skills experience aspirations and potential and providing coaching feedback and development opportunities.

• Empower Teams by connecting team goals to organizational purpose removing barriers to execution and enabling cross functional collaboration.

 

The salary range for this position is: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. 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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