Senior Director, Commercial Product Strategy HIV Treatment

About the role

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Senior Director, Global Strategic Marketing Lead HIV Treatment at Gilead is a pivotal global commercial leadership role shaping the launch and long-term success of HIV Treatment products across the G9 markets. This position plays a critical role in defining strategy, accelerating launch readiness, and driving global alignment to maximize patient impact and business performance. You will serve as a strategic leader within the HIV franchise, partnering across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Value & Access, Analytics, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, and regional stakeholders to develop and execute a differentiated global strategy. This position is based onsite at Gilead's headquarters in Foster City, California. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Foster City area and be available to work onsite as required.

Responsibilities

• Global Launch & Commercial Strategy: Lead the global go-to-market strategy for HIV Treatment, including brand positioning, value proposition, messaging architecture, and campaign strategy; develop and drive integrated global launch and indication strategies that support market access, regulatory requirements, and country-level execution; ensure global strategic priorities inform and enable successful local commercialization plans.
• Strategic Insight & Business Leadership: Translate complex market, competitive, customer, and product insights into actionable commercial strategies and business recommendations; identify unmet needs and opportunities that strengthen brand differentiation and drive market adoption; contribute to HIV portfolio strategy and cross-brand positioning efforts.
• Enterprise Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner across functions and geographies to align stakeholders around launch objectives and strategic priorities; influence decision-making by building strong partnerships with global and regional teams; drive execution excellence across multiple workstreams while ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Commercial Planning & Performance: Support development of earnings call materials, forecasts, long-range planning activities, and leadership guidance; lead development and implementation of innovative commercial initiatives aligned with brand objectives and growth priorities; monitor strategic execution and adjust plans to address evolving market dynamics and business needs.
• Operational Excellence: Lead complex projects with accountability for quality, timelines, budget management, and stakeholder alignment; foster disciplined execution and continuous improvement across launch and commercialization activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Marketing, or related field and 14 years' relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 12 years' relevant experience; OR PhD and 12 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• MBA, advanced life sciences degree, or medical degree (preferred)
• HIV therapeutic area expertise
• Global product launch experience
• Country-level marketing leadership or business unit leadership experience
• Experience working across diverse global markets and cultures
• Demonstrated success in multi-channel marketing and global pharmaceutical planning
• Experience supporting forecasting, long-range planning, and executive communications
• Background in management consulting, business transformation, or change management
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Skills

• 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; ensure employees receive 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; provide support to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.

Benefits

Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package that includes company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, see Gilead Benefits page.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00.

Schedule

Onsite role based at Gilead's headquarters in Foster City, California; remote work is not available. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Foster City area and be available to work onsite as required.