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Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South CentralGilead Sciences • Chicago, IL, United States
Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central

Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central

Gilead Sciences • Chicago, IL, United States
4 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Breast Oncology - South Central

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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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Role

The Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) South Central role is part of the marketing organization at Gilead Oncology. This role engages with thought leaders in both academic and community oncology settings. The TLE Lead is critical for :

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Profiling : Develop and maintain a living document (refreshed annually) that profiles strategic academic and community customers.
  • Engagement with Academic Opinion Leaders (OLs) : Identify and engage academic OLs for insight generation, advocacy development, and sentiment tracking.

Community Influencer Engagement : Work with influential breast cancer treaters in key community accounts to understand market ecosystems and build advocacy through :

  • Long‑term relationship building
  • Feedback synthesis from consulting and engagements
  • Strategic collaborations
  • Insight Sharing : Provide actionable insights to cross‑functional field partners, HQ marketing, and medical affairs.
  • Pre‑Launch Support : Assist HQ marketing in understanding market sentiment, treatment drivers / barriers, and generating insights for strategic launch planning.
  • Annual Brand Planning : Collaborate strategically with HQ marketing during brand planning.
  • Congress Strategy : Lead OL / customer engagement planning at Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses in collaboration with marketing, executive leadership, and cross‑functional partners.
  • Consultant Selection : Advise on consultant selection for advisory boards, 1 : 1 consulting, and strategic projects aligned with brand needs.
  • Speaker Bureau Oversight : Track and manage speaker bureau impact per Gilead’s business conduct manual.
  • Vendor Management : Lead and manage third‑party program vendors to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Cross‑Functional Leadership : Act as a leader within the cross‑functional team through proactive communication and collaboration.
  • Headquarters Collaboration : Collaborate compliantly with global and US medical strategy colleagues and OLP for customer engagement planning.
  • Budget Management : Effectively manage and track budget.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience OR
  • Master’s Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR
  • PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
  • Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area and satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel.
  • Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, if applicable.
  • The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • People leadership experience
  • Minimum 5 years of oncology experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ pharmaceutical marketing experience
  • Oncology launch experience

  • Knowledge and experience in the breast cancer market
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking and execution capabilities
  • Experience leading cross‑functional teams
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnights, some evening / weekend programs, based on business needs.
  • 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.
  • The salary range for this position is $205,615.00 – $266,090.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean 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, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

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