Director, Policy Advocacy – State Alliances, Government Affairs

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Job Description

The Policy Advocacy Director-State Alliances will engage state and regional-based external stakeholders, including patient and provider advocates and associations, on Gilead’s policy priorities. These include:

• Price setting policies like Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and the Inflation Reduction Act
• The 340B Drug Discount Program
• Policy issues related to access to screening, treatment, and care in virology and oncology therapeutic areas

This person will be responsible for building new relationships and maintaining existing partnerships with policy contacts within state and regional-based organizations, including state chapters of national organizations. There is an emphasis on relationships with state and regional-based healthcare provider networks and pharmacy associations.

The Director will work closely and collaboratively with the broader policy advocacy team and Government Affairs functions, as well as across Gilead departments with shared external relationships—including Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Commercial.

This role involves providing education on key policy issues, conveying Gilead’s perspective with external partners, and sharing insights learned from external partners to educate internal colleagues regarding partners’ interests, needs, and other objectives related to policy and policymaker advocacy. Furthermore, this person will work closely with the alliance teams within industry trade associations to ensure coordination and maximum impact.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding and extensive knowledge of Government Affairs objectives and broader Gilead business
• Support robust stakeholder mapping and continuously track policy priorities, perspectives, and positions among state and regional-based external alliance partners
• Serve as the policy point of contact for select partners and stakeholders, ensuring timely and relevant knowledge-sharing
• Develop long-term, trusting relationships with policy stakeholders through consistent engagement and management
• Support cross-functional teams in managing policy advocacy-focused external programs and events, building coalitions, and activating third parties to drive policy issue advocacy
• Represent Gilead Government Affairs at major policy, medical, and patient meetings

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years’ experience
• Master’s Degree and 10 years’ experience
• PhD and 8 years’ experience

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant public or private sector experience in the healthcare industry, or a combination of experience and any related advanced degree in public policy, public administration, public health, biotechnology, or a related field
• Previous experience with state and regional-based advocacy groups and provider/pharmacy networks and institutions strongly preferred
• Existing relationships with groups and advocates who engage on policy issues desired
• Flexibility, adaptability, resourcefulness, and creativity in a fluid organizational environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and willingness to travel domestically

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion – Understand the business value of diverse teams, model inclusion, and embed the value of diversity in team management
• Develop Talent – Recognize employees’ skills, experience, and aspirations while providing feedback and coaching for growth
• Empower Teams – Align goals with organizational objectives, remove barriers, and connect teams to the broader ecosystem

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $226,185.00 – $292,710.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation will vary.

This position may also be eligible for:

• A discretionary annual bonus
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
• Paid time off
• A benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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