Overview

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.The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director in the UK and Ireland Government Affairs team, this role will provide support for the delivery of strategic government affairs programmes primarily for our Oncology portfolio, with ad hoc support for the Virology team, as well as support our external corporate engagement programme. The individual will need a good understanding of the current commercial environment and will need to work cross functionally and with external partners to ensure that Gilead is able to effectively inform policy debate, and enhance Gilead’s corporate reputation.Essential duties include:Analyse the political and policy environment to ensure that Gilead senior management is fully informed of key developments with significant business impact.Identify key public policy issues and coordinate the development of Gilead responses.Work with the Director to oversee the activities of our government affairs agencies, ensure that tactical programmes are delivered according to plan.Support the Government Affairs team and Gilead senior management to manage our external engagement and draft high-quality briefing materialsProvide coordination and support to the Government Affairs team in drafting internal communications, reports, and events.Contribute to strategy development and strategic planning, in partnership with GA agenciesManage the flow of information to and from trade associations including EMIG and the APG.Work with Gilead compliance teams to ensure that all GA activities are fully compliant with all laws, regulations and the ABPI Code of Practice.Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sectors; policy, public affairs experienceProven ability to understand and clearly communicate policy, scientific and economic topicsWell-developed understanding of the UK healthcare and pharmaceutical policy environmentAbility to manage relationships with a high number of diverse internal and external stakeholdersSound business judgment and analytical skills, and strong team player.Skilled at managing projects and working in a matrix environmentInnovative approach and willingness to learn and adopt new ideasExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skillsAbility to ensure that all government affairs activities are fully compliant with all laws, regulations and the ABPI Code of Practice.Behaviours

Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environmentAbility to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objectiveCurious with learning agilityOperational excellenceOrganised with systematic approach to prioritisationProcess orientated to achieve the business objectiveGilead Core Values

INTEGRITY – Doing What’s RightINCLUSION – Encouraging DiversityTEAMWORK – Working TogetherEXCELLENCE – Being Your BestACCOUNTABILITY – Taking Personal ResponsibilityEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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