Senior Director, Scientific Publications - Oncology

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 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

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need.

With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.

By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Scientific Publications with a focus on Oncology to lead our scientific publication team.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of oncology research, publications strategy, and a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams in the development and execution of publication plans across the oncology product lifecycle.

The Senior Director will play a critical role in shaping the scientific narrative and disseminating data to key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and regulatory agencies.

This position is located at our Headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Senior Director Scientific Publications responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Lead the team of Global Publication Leads (GPLs) and Publication Specialists (PSs) responsible for working within specific oncology disease areas or drug classes to align and build an integrated publication strategy and plans for global clinical studies from Phase I (in humans studies) and non-clinical trial sources including HEOR, Epidemiology, RWE, and Payer so that the integrated publication strategy is consistently applied across all study designs, and clear and supportable scientific data are communicated to internal partners and external customers (regulatory authorities, payers, physicians and patients)

Provide leadership and guidance to internal partners during development of product / TA strategic plans and processes.

Development and delivery of the integrated Global publication strategy

Strong leadership and management skill, with the ability to develop a high-performing team in a matrixed environment.

Advocate for publications teams through building effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Gilead Oncology organization.

Provide visible leadership support to GPLs / PSs working in alliances and with joint venture partners and to key alliance partners, ensuring the right scientific and technical skills and capabilities from Publications and driving effective behaviors lead alliance relationships to support the success of strategic alliances.

Develop best practices within oncology publications to streamline communications and workstream development to support Gilead’s presence at global oncology congresses.

Keep up to date with any internal or external developments that potentially impact on publications; disseminate information and develop strategies for meeting new requirements.

Participate in Gilead leadership teams and serve as an advocate for Oncology publications.

Additional responsibilities include the following :

Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies (e.g., ISMPP)

Attend key scientific congresses and meetings for the TA to ensure the accurate and appropriate Represent Gilead in relevant professional bodies and conferences as an advocate for compliance and publication practice presentation of Gilead scientific evidence.

Travel as required (up to 20%)

Educational Requirements

Doctorate (Ph.D., MD, PharmD) and 12 years of publication planning, writing, medical affairs, medical communications, clinical or medical information experience or Master’s degree and 14 years of publication planning, writing, medical affairs, medical communications, clinical or medical information experience

Preferred Qualifications

Therapeutic area experience is required

CMPP certification preferred

Clear understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, Sunshine Act / Pharma Code of Conduct, ICMJE, GPP4, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and organizational, time management, and project management / planning skills

Experience leading critical functional or cross-functional initiatives

The salary range for this position is : $255,425.00 - $330,550.00. 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*.