Executive Director, Marketing Portfolio Strategy HIV Treatment

About this role

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   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   Executive Director, HIV Treatment Portfolio Marketing & Strategy , at Gilead you will be responsible for defining and driving the integrated strategy for Gilead's HIV Treatment portfolio. This role shapes the strategic direction of the franchise by aligning brand strategies into a cohesive growth agenda, enabling stronger portfolio performance, customer impact, and long-term market leadership.  

As a key member of the HIV Treatment Commercial Leadership Team, you will partner across Commercial, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Analytics, Commercial Operations, Finance, Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Global Commercial teams to align priorities, drive execution excellence, and deliver meaningful outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.  

Portfolio Strategy & Growth Leadership  

• Define and drive the integrated HIV Treatment portfolio strategy across brands.  

• Lead portfolio prioritization, investment planning, and strategic trade-off decisions to maximize business and patient impact.  

• Partner with executive leadership to   establish   multi-year growth plans and portfolio   objectives .  

• Monitor evolving market,   competitiveness , policy, and customer dynamics to inform strategic decisions.  

Portfolio Marketing & Customer Engagement  

• Develop integrated portfolio marketing strategies that strengthen overall franchise performance while supporting brand differentiation.  

• Align customer engagement approaches across brands through data-driven insights and omnichannel capabilities.  

• Advance digital transformation, innovation initiatives, AI-enabled capabilities, and next best action strategies across the portfolio.  

• Optimize   portfolio media investments and commercial programs to improve customer experience and business outcomes.  

Cross-Functional Enterprise Leadership  

• Serve as the unified strategic voice for the HIV Treatment portfolio across internal and external stakeholders.  

• Build strong partnerships across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Finance, Analytics, Government Affairs, and Global teams.  

• Drive alignment, decision-making, and   execution   excellence across highly matrixed organizations.  

Business Performance & Operational Excellence  

• Establish portfolio performance measures and lead strategic business reviews.  

• Use analytics and customer insights to   identify   opportunities and improve franchise outcomes.  

• Oversee portfolio investments, resource allocation, and agency partnerships to maximize return on investment.  

• Ensure effective portfolio governance and execution of enterprise priorities.  

Talent & Organizational Leadership  

• Lead, develop, and   retain   a high-performing team.  

• Foster an inclusive, accountable, and innovative culture.  

• Build future organizational capabilities through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.  

• Champion continuous improvement, collaboration, and learning across the organization.  

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree and 16+ years of relevant experience  

• OR   Master's Degree   and 14+ years of relevant experience  

• OR PhD and 14+ years of relevant experience  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Significant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare commercial leadership experience.  

• Experience within HIV, Infectious Diseases, Specialty Care, or related therapeutic areas.  

• Demonstrated success leading portfolio strategy and marketing for large healthcare brands.  

• Proven ability to drive commercial growth in competitive markets.  

• Strong understanding of customer engagement, omnichannel marketing, media strategy, and digital innovation.  

• Experience leading launch readiness, lifecycle management, and business transformation initiatives.  

• Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional organizations and influencing executive stakeholders.  

• Exceptional strategic planning, business analysis, and decision-making capabilities.  

• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, resource allocation, and investment planning.  

• Outstanding communication skills and executive presence.  

• MBA, PharmD, MPH, PhD, or other advanced   degree   preferred.  

People Leader Accountabilities  

• Create Inclusion – knowing the business value

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