.Public Affairs Director - VirologyApply locations: Spain - MadridTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 4 Days AgoJob requisition ID: R0042411Job DescriptionGilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases cancer and inflammation.The PositionReporting to the Senior Director, Public Affairs (EU5), this role is responsible for delivering strategic branded and unbranded external communication programs for Gilead's virology area.Works closely with the TA teams based at Stockley Park and Foster City and local market cross-functional TA colleagues.Job duties include:Representing Public Affairs internally as part of the cross-functional team and externally with a variety of different stakeholders.Setting new TA communications strategy for the market in alignment with global direction and local market input.Coordination with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment and collaboration in strategic priorities and messaging across different stakeholders.Providing leadership and support for the implementation of in-market PR activities.Development/strengthening of relationships with a wide variety of external organizations and professionals, media, and other influential organizations in those TAs.Preparation of communications materials, including strategic programs, key messages, Q&A documents, press releases, presentations, etc.Response to media requests and coordination of interviews with Gilead spokespeople and opinion leader spokespeople as appropriate.Issues mitigation and management.Understanding of the regulatory frameworks in the market and ability to manage approvals and interactions with the review team.Knowledge, Experience and Skills:Market level or pan-EU experience in product PR, media, and advocacy.Ability to understand and accurately communicate complex science.Demonstrated experience in media relations (traditional and social), issues management; knowledge of healthcareand industry media and reporting trends.Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company.Experience in the pharma sector will be welcomed although is not essential.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously; flexibility and results-oriented focus are essential.Ability to interact with senior management and high-profile experts appropriately, with confidence and ease.Ability to give formal presentations to internal and external audiences of various sizes.Experience working successfully with patient organizations
