Manager, Public Affairs

Manager, Public Affairs United States - California - Foster City Public Affairs/Communications Regular

The Manager, Community Advocacy and Health Equity will support the execution of initiatives that advance Gilead's commitment to community engagement and health equity. This role involves coordinating sponsor ships, managing events, tracking projects and budgets, and collaborating with internal teams (including Medical Affairs, Marketing, Government Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Liaisons) and external partners to foster meaningful connections with diverse communities.

In-depth knowledge of and experience working with the media is essential. Effective collaborative and verbal communications skills are necessary, as this position requires periodic interaction with other Gilead departments and with middle management. Must have in-depth experience evaluating, selecting and working with external vendors and independently managing timelines and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously. Must have in-depth knowledge of a range of communications and public relations tactics press releases, media, internet site development and management and the ability to implement these tactics.

Strong writing skills also are essential.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ experience

OR

Master’s Degree and 4 years’ experience

Specific

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for moderately complex to non-routine corporate communications and select product public relations programs within the Public Affairs group. Responsibilities include developing and implementing non-routine corporate and/or product media relations strategies to support the company’s positioning within the industry and among its target audiences, drawing upon knowledge of communications practices and vehicles and internal company resources. Additionally, collaborates and periodical participates as a member of cross-functional teams to develop and implement non-routine strategies and programs to meet the company’s goals.

Must be able to examine issues from an organization perspective, make recommendations to management and assist in determining priorities within the Public Affairs group. In addition to drafting and distributing non-routine news releases, presentations and supporting communications materials, may independently oversee non-routine projects and budgets for Gilead’s external PR agencies. May represent Gilead in select interviews with the media and in meetings with other key external audiences, including physicians and patient groups.

People Leader Accountabilities

Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem

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Job Requisition  R0045499

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Job Level Manager

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