GPS Regional Commercial Director

Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a strategic leader to oversee planning processes and manage promotional budgets. The role involves collaboration with sales, medical, and access teams to ensure alignment with corporate goals and market dynamics. Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong analytical skills are required, along with a Bachelor’s degree. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and drive results across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in specialty products for sales or marketing.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across global, regional and local levels.
• Ability to drive results in a remote work environment with multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and management of strategic planning processes.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to develop and execute Plans of Action.
• Manage promotional budgets and ensure compliance with Gilead’s policies.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Data analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in developing Asia

English spoken and written

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Lead the deployment and ongoing management of key annual strategic and tactical planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market dynamics. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to develop comprehensive plans that address market needs, competitive landscape, and organizational goals.

Collaborate closely with sales, medical, market access, and other relevant functions to prioritize and execute Plans of Action (POA) in targeted markets. Ensure that execution is aligned with brand strategies, resource allocation, and market opportunities, while monitoring progress and adjusting tactics as needed.

Develop, deploy, and prioritize regional brand campaigns and messaging, ensuring they are locally tailored to resonate with specific customer segments and comply with regional regulations. Coordinate with creative teams and local stakeholders to optimize campaign effectiveness and consistency across the region.

Partner with Access teams, Medical Affairs, and General Management to develop and support detailed business cases for product launches, lifecycle management, and access programs. This includes aligning strategies on reimbursement, pricing, and stakeholder engagement to enhance product adoption and market penetration.

Collaborate closely with internal global and regional brand teams to ensure strategic alignment on marketing initiatives, positioning, and messaging. Oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs to support field teams and stakeholders, enabling consistent and compliant messaging.

Manage promotional budgets rigorously to meet or exceed financial targets, ensuring that all expenditures are justified, optimized, and in full compliance with Gilead’s policies and regulatory requirements. Monitor spending, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions proactively.

Ensure all marketing and promotional activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional legal requirements, industry standards, and company policies, and conduct periodic training and audits to sustain compliance.

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for the region on an annual rolling 24‑month basis, as well as a comprehensive 5‑year strategic forecast. Incorporate various scenarios such as base, upside, and downside, with clear assumptions aligned with the global GPS forecast. Use forecast data to inform resource allocation and strategic decision-making.

Serve as a subject matter expert on specific Gilead products within the GPS business unit, providing detailed technical and market insights. Act as a liaison with Global leads and Value & Access teams to develop robust business cases for new product launches, access programs, and lifecycle strategies, supporting evidence-based decision‑making.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Skills

Bachelor’s degree required

Significant experience in pharmaceutical industry (with a few years in specialty products in sales or marketing or commercial excellence roles.)

Strong presentation and data analytical skills

Experience managing cross‑functional teams across global, regional and local

Experience in developing Asia preferred and strength in English spoken and written

Ability to work independently and drive results in a remote work environment with multiple time zones.

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (always doing the right thing)

Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)

Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)

Accountability (taking personal responsibility)

Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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