Associate Director, Planning, Data & Insights

Associate Director, Planning, Data & Insights United States - California - Foster City Public Affairs/Communications Regular

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

Design and implement the Public Affairs measurement and analytics framework.

Build an executive-ready dashboard utilizing key metrics across Public Affairs.

Translate complex dat a and analogs , including media, reputational, corporate responsibility and stakeholder inputs , into strategic insights and actionable advice for senior leaders .

Assist in developing and manag ing annual KPIs, dashboards, and impact report ing to track Public Affairs and Gilead performance .

Partner with data providers, platforms, and internal analytics teams to leverage analytics tools.

Strategic & Financial Planning

Proactively drive progress around our annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes f or Public Affairs , with a focus on operational efficiencies and collaboration .

Build deep relationships with cross functional partners, including Finance , Procurement, and commercial business partners to ensure alignment of resource s with strategic priorities.

In partnership with Finance, conduct financial modeling, scenario planni ng and investment analyses to ensure financial discipline .

In partnership with Corporate Affairs and Legal Project Management Office (CAL PMO), utilize project management tools and processes to support key initiatives, work streams, and cross-functional programs.

Track progress across strategic initiatives , manage dependencies and risks, and support cross-functional execution.

Support th e implementation of the operating plan , including leadership meetings, business reviews, and planning cycles.

Serve as an internal consultant / Centre of Excellence to Public Affairs leaders on strategy development, metrics, and best practices.

Lead competitive and functional benchmarking to assess performance against peer organizations.

Monitor emerging and industry trends to inform functional evolution , capability building and foresight.

Track competitor activities, media trends , public sentiment , and stakeholder sentiment.

Deliver regular briefings, issue alerts, trend analyses to inform Gilead’s narrative strategy and risk mitigation , in partnership with Public Affairs Leaders

Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments, including government affairs, policy, investor relations and the Office of the CEO to align insights with positioning efforts .

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in a strategic, analytical, or operations-focused role within P ublic A ffairs, communications, corporate strategy, consulting, or a related fiel d or master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.

Proven experience using data to generate insights and influence decision making.

Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.

Proficiency with project management tools and best practices.

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