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Job Description
Gilead is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of high unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Founded in 1987, Gilead has approximately 11,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries worldwide.
Gilead is known for its innovative medicines, start-up culture, lean teams and deep expertise of its people. Gilead has a heritage of being grounded in science.
Government Affairs at Gilead aims at fostering an innovation friendly environment to enable patients to have access to our innovative portfolio. The global and international Gilead Government Affairs and Policy team acts as a critical link, connecting governments with Gilead science and connecting Gilead with policymakers’ needs and expectations. We strive to be a thought-leading function, valued for our analysis and insight and capability to inform policy change that enhances patients’ access to Gilead’s innovation. Our vision of success is to foster an environment where governments value, reward and support access to Gilead’s innovation.
The role
The Director International Government Affairs (IGA) will be an experienced government affairs professional with strong strategic and execution skills above market level working for two key global regions: Australia, Canada, Europe Midsize Markets (ACE MM) and the Intercontinental Region (ICR) with more than 25 markets on four continents.
The Director will work collaboratively across Gilead functions, aggregating and translating Gilead’s therapeutic area policy priorities for HIV, liver, CAR-T and oncology policy for strategies and activities in the ACE MM and ICR regions. Thinking creatively about opportunities to improve patient access and sustain innovation, this person will work to coordinate and align on appropriate policy issues. Experience in commercial, medical or value & access functions is a strong plus.
Leadership
Deliver leadership as an active member of Gilead’s Government Affairs team in ACE MM and ICR, co-shaping the business and government affairs strategy and activities
Work as a strong partner with leads for ACE MM, ICR GA and their teams and with the global and regional commercial and medical teams on cross-functional opportunities and challenges to drive policy
Engage with internal stakeholders working to shape and drive relevant policy debates and legislation in areas of interest for Gilead and meet clearly defined KPIs
Work on government affairs issues as an active member of the International and regional Government Affairs Team
Core Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop, lead and implement innovative and industry-leading governmental affairs policy, strategy and activities to support the objectives of Gilead in ACE MM and ICR
Manage strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities on regional health policy and pharmaceutical policy and legislation for our therapeutic areas and products
Partner with internal and external stakeholders and create a positive reputation for Gilead among policymakers in the markets for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing Gilead’s mission
Lead our work to shape the external environment with trade associations and industry platforms
Work collaboratively and align with other members of the government affairs department as well as other Gilead departments. Ensure that government affairs initiatives and policy objectives are fully aligned with Gilead’s business priorities, and help Gilead identify opportunities to work with policymakers to advance our mission
Requirements
Strong executive presence and strategic mindset with ability to command respect through experience and expertise internally and externally
Very strong ability to manage very diverse markets, stakeholders, strategies and projects across regions
Excellent understanding of the political and business environment in ACE MM and ICR
Exceptional level of influencing and managing relationships to develop, implement and deliver the government affairs strategy and plan for ACE MM and ICR
In-depth knowledge of healthcare system and key policies (HIV, oncology, liver and COVID-19-therapies) relevant for pharmaceutical market access for highly innovative medicines is essential
Strong expertise in shaping value, access and reimbursement policy framework and pharmaceutical budgets
Proven ability in delivering successful/favorable policy and advocacy results, requires a strong track record of experience in implementing projects with defined outcomes
Extensive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries required
Strong entrepreneurial skills and sound business judgment and analytical skills required
Track record of being a trusted team player as part of a leadership team. Cross-functional collaboration and accountability are key to success in this position
Fluent in English
Typically requires a BSc or BA degree and with significant prior experience in government, government affairs, public affairs or policy role. A MA or MSc degree or MBA and relevant experience is preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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