Associate Director, Product Management HIV

Gilead Sciences; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent biopharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking an Associate Director to lead HIV marketing strategies, particularly for Biktarvy. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to develop patient-focused campaigns and requires significant experience in pharmaceutical marketing, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in the HIV sector. Join to help fight health challenges and impact lives profoundly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HIV marketing.
• Track record in product marketing or advertising.
• Experience in managed care marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead omnichannel marketing campaigns for Biktarvy.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans.
• Unite cross-functional teams in strategy execution.

Skills

HIV marketing experience

Cross-functional team leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related fields

Tools

HTML editing tools (e.g., Dreamweaver)

Content management systems

Job description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads 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 were 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

Summary

A fast moving energetic HIV marketing team of 4 is looking for an Associate Director to work alongside them and take Biktarvy to the next year. Biktarvy is market leader but the environment has never been more competitive.

As Biktarvy enters its 7th year bespoke patient focused campaigns are critical across the Cross functional team. This person needs to lead on that approach unite the cross functional teams and maximise the impact of one voice with the HIV community. Leading an industry leading omnichannel approach will be fundamental to the success moving forward so experience of running such campaigns will be key. The role is based in Holborn London.

Knowledge

• Must have experience in HIV
• Must be able to lead on the Strategy and roll out the tactical plans
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required.
• Recognized expertise in implementing a pharmaceutical communication plan including generating publications organizing continuing medical education activities and advocacy development.
• Must be very familiar with industry trends and remain current with competitors resources and practices.
• Must have a successful record of developing external relationships leading to brand advocacy.
• Must have a track record of successful pharma / biotech patient / community marketing with an understanding of expense budget planning and tracking.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports.
• Strong strategic thinker with ability to formulate develop and execute strategy.
• Excellent analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas.
• 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 possess sophisticated negotiating influencing project management and consulting skills.
• Organizational skill including ability to follow assignments through to completion (bias towards execution).
• Excellent communications skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both orally and in writing are required.
• Opinion Leader Program
• Must possess the ability to maintain develop and utilize a level of product and therapeutic disease knowledge to promote the appropriate use of Gilead products to Key Opinion Leaders.
• Proven curriculum development and instructional design -depth familiarity and knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices for training is required.

Specific education and experience requirements

• Bachelors degree in marketing or related fields required.
• Previous experience in marketing research and / or pharmaceutical sales is required
• In-depth knowledge and experience in franchise-specific market is preferred.
• 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.
• Digital Marketing Experience
• Basic working knowledge of HTML editing tools such as Dreamweaver a plus.
• Experience with content management systems a plus.
• Managed Markets
• Previous direct managed care experience either in marketing account management or other roles is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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