Assoc Dir, Public Affairs - Full-time / Part-time

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Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

• Reporting to the VP of Public Affairs, Worldwide Product Communications and Asia, this role will be responsible for product communications support for Gilead’s expanding pipeline in NASH.
• Works closely with Public Affairs leads across all geographies to drive alignment and excellence in communications on NASH externally and internally
• Champions alignment on NASH communications through close collaboration with internal functions including Advocacy, Government Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Commercial Planning and US Marketing
• Prepares and executes external communication plans to effectively communicate Gilead’s science and partnership in NASH
• Maintains relationships with key reporters to encourage coverage of / respond to inquiries about NASH
• Lead issues preparedness and issues management efforts
• Manage PR agency partners
• Conducts all activities with integrity and in line with Gilead’s code of ethics and business conduct policies
• Manages budgets to target

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Typically requires a BA degree in communications, liberal arts, business or science-oriented field and solid experience in healthcare public relations experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Gilead’s areas of therapeutic focus and specifically those relevant to NASH, including liver disease, hepatitis C, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity or other relevant areas
• A passion for scientific communication and ability to understand complex scientific data
• Ability to interact with senior management and academic experts appropriately, with confidence and ease
• Ability to work cross-functionally to drive alignment against business and communications objectives
• Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously with a focus on delivering results
• Demonstrated experience in media relations and issues management
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company
• Must have experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions
• Ability to deliver formal presentations to external and internal audiences of a variety of sizes

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