Sr Director, Marketing Sciences

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
** As
** Senior Director, Regional Insights & Effectiveness,
** you and your team will serve as a principal strategic advisor to two Senior Vice Presidents who report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer. This executive role is accountable for shaping and driving the commercial insights agenda across multiple regions, ensuring that data-driven strategies and operational excellence underpin all major business decisions. You will lead a high-impact team and orchestrate cross-functional initiatives that directly influence enterprise-wide commercial performance, resource allocation, and market success.
** Strategic Responsibilities**
* ** Enterprise Commercial Strategy:
** Partner with SVPs and the CCO to define, execute, and continuously refine regional and global commercial strategies, leveraging advanced analytics and market intelligence to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
* ** Executive Decision Support:
** Deliver high-stakes, actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making on portfolio management, resource deployment, and market entry/expansion.
* ** Cross-Regional Leadership:
** Lead harmonization and industrialization of best practices across all affiliates, ensuring consistency, scalability, and innovation in commercial effectiveness initiatives.
* ** Transformation & Change Leadership:
** Champion organizational transformation, process innovation, and digital enablement, fostering a culture of agility, continuous improvement, and global collaboration.
* ** Strategic Program Oversight:
** Oversee the design, execution, and scaling of proof-of-concept pilots and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and measurable impact on business outcomes.
* ** Governance & Accountability:
** Establish robust governance frameworks for forecasting, reporting, and performance management, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and accountability across all regions.
** Key Accountabilities
*** Directly support two SVPs and their leadership teams (including G9 and AC MM General Managers), acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner on all matters related to commercial insights and effectiveness.
* Lead and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team, including offshore resources, to deliver best-in-class analytics, reporting, and AI-driven solutions.
* Drive cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Therapy Area Leads, and Market Access to optimize resource planning, launch excellence, and commercial execution.
* Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends, providing influential recommendations that shape enterprise strategy and operational priorities.
* Represent the commercial insights function at executive forums, steering committees, and global leadership meetings.
** Essential Competencies
*** Demonstrated executive leadership in analytics, insights, and business intelligence within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
* Proven track record of influencing…