HIV Director, Marketing

Gilead Sciences; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company seeks a Director of Marketing for HIV/AIDS. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and execution of marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product lifecycle management and digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in marketing.
• Minimum of 3 years in product marketing focused on consumers or patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional therapeutic team and manage marketing professionals.
• Develop tactical plans and execute field sales strategies.
• Manage complex budget and revenue forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Marketing

Digital Media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing

Advanced science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) or MBA

Job description

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 of 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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The Director, Marketing (HIV / AIDS) will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the HIV / AIDS strategic business plan, supporting the tactical execution and overall promotion/positioning for the HIV franchise, which includes both HIV Treatment and HIV Prevention. You will lead the development of the HIV / AIDS lifecycle plan and support the launch of new products/indications in the category. You will provide strong leadership skills with an ability to set a vision, lead change, drive results, and manage direct reports and the cross-functional therapeutic team. This position reports to the Senior Director, Marketing / Sales, HIV / AIDS.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead a cross-functional therapeutic team and senior marketing professionals, demonstrating excellent management skills in performance management, planning, prioritization, objective setting, recruitment, and plan execution.
2. Use multiple sources of information (e.g., market research, advisory boards, competitive intelligence) to develop insights relevant to franchise strategy and tactical plans.
3. Contribute to the formation of franchise strategy for HIV / AIDS and the overall Brand Plan and Promotional Plan for Action (POA).
4. Develop tactical plans, messaging, communication strategies, and customer initiatives aligned with the field sales POA.
5. Execute the field sales POA, including developing sales tools, coordinating sales training, executing sales meetings, and driving results.
6. Communicate effectively, be a competent presenter, and influence all levels with strong partnering skills, a bias for action, and tangible results.
7. Organize and follow through on assignments, demonstrating bias towards execution.
8. Lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus among individuals from diverse cultures and disciplines.
9. Maintain a strong executive presence to command respect through sound business judgment and clear decision-making.
10. Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, demonstrating excellence in project management.
11. Perform complex budget management with an understanding of revenue forecasting.
12. Develop external relationships leading to brand advocacy.
13. Experience in Direct-to-Patient pharma/biotech marketing with understanding of expense budget planning and tracking.
14. Translate brand objectives into e-tactical plans with in-depth understanding of digital media.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related fields required.
• Advanced experience with product lifecycle management preferred.
• Advanced science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) or MBA desirable.
• Extensive knowledge in pharmaceutical product lifecycle management across therapeutic areas preferred.
• Prior people management experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising focused on consumers or patients.
• Experience in e-Marketing and digital media.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

About Gilead

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines for unmet medical needs. Our therapeutic areas include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Gilead is committed to a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunity, making employment decisions without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.