Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Leadership Communications

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.

Reporting to the VP, U.S. Public Affairs, the Director of Leadership Communications, U.S. Commercial, will lead strategic communications in support of the Senior Vice President, U.S. Commercial, and her leadership team.

This role is responsible for shaping and executing an integrated internal and external communications strategy that advances U.S. Commercial priorities, strengthens leadership visibility, and enables consistent, credible storytelling across key audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive leadership communications strategy for the SVP, U.S. Commercial, and her leadership team
• Serve as a strategic counselor to senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and communications cadence
• Anticipate reputational, operational, and engagement risks; proactively recommend communications approaches
• Lead internal communications for the U.S. Commercial organization, including town halls, leadership meetings, organizational updates, and change communications
• Translate complex commercial strategies into clear, engaging communications for employees
• Support external communications including speaking engagements, media opportunities, industry forums, and thought leadership
• Partner with media relations and corporate communications teams to ensure alignment with enterprise messaging
• Prepare executives for high-stakes external moments through messaging frameworks, briefing materials, and scenario planning

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years' experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred (or Master's with 10 years' experience)
• Significant experience in leadership, executive, or corporate communications within a complex, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated success advising senior executives and developing high-impact leadership communications
• Strong understanding of internal communications, change communications, and executive presence-building
• Experience supporting commercial or enterprise leadership teams in healthcare, biotechnology, or life sciences strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, manage ambiguity, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Sound judgment, discretion, and experience operating in highly visible, regulated environments

Salary: $210,375 - $272,250. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.