Executive Director, Asset Team Leader- HIV

Job Description

At Gilead, we are building a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we have tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19, and cancer, working relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure access to these therapies worldwide.

Every member of the Gilead team plays a critical role in discovering and developing life‑changing scientific innovations. We’re looking for passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

This Global Asset Lead (GATL) will lead teams covering multiple assets—from early‑ to late‑phase and marketed products—related to HIV prevention.

• Develop and execute cohesive asset and program strategies, aligning with Gilead’s broader goals.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration around a shared asset vision, ensuring transparency and effective flow of information.
• Assume accountability for timely achievement of key asset‑related milestones, monitoring progress against TPP, Asset Plan, and Lifecycle Plan.
• Develop and present comprehensive global asset strategies, adapting plans as landscape evolves.
• Facilitate high‑impact decisions, drive scenario planning and risk analysis, and communicate transparently with senior leadership.
• Align cross‑functional teams around a unified asset vision, fostering clarity of roles, accountability, and an inclusive, collaborative team environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to support program success and innovation.
• Ensure operational excellence in the execution of integrated asset strategy and stakeholder activities.
• Effectively articulate and champion asset strategies, scientific rationale, and clinical objectives to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Leaders and Business Development to advise on disease‑area strategies for discovery, innovation, development, and lifecycle planning.

• Advanced scientific, medical, or commercial background with expertise in drug development and relevant therapeutic areas.
• Demonstrated cross‑functional leadership across global initiatives, effectively managing projects and executing strategic plans.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and integrate discovery, development, regulatory, and commercial considerations across all asset lifecycle phases.
• Able to influence and deliver significant impact even in the absence of direct authority.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills, able to resolve complex issues and influence senior leaders.
• Track record of high‑level performance and strategic value delivery within global pharmaceutical or biotech organizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the drug development process, including full asset lifecycle management and end‑to‑end brand exposure.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business discipline required; advanced degrees such as PhD, MD, or MBA highly preferred (MD or PhD may be prioritized for some GATL roles).
• 12+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred, with at least 8 years in relevant roles within biotech/pharma organizations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the overall drug development process, with experience in commercial launches and program/asset strategy teams strongly desired.
• Minimum Executive Director Level: 16+ years with BS; 14+ years with MS or PhD; 8+ years with MD.

Salary range: $ – $. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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