Senior Director, Marketing Strategy and Planning

Gilead Sciences

Posted Jan 23, 2026 Full-time Sunnyvale

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.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Gilead is seeking a Senior Director, Marketing Strategy and Planning to champion the launch of our next groundbreaking HIV therapy-a novel, once-weekly, oral combination of lenacapavir and islatravir. In this role, you'll report directly to the Executive Director, HIV Treatment Marketing ISL-LEN and play a central part in shaping and executing innovative marketing strategies to bring this transformative new treatment for people living with HIV.

• Senior Director, Marketing Strategy & Planning responsibilities include developing a bold launch vision for a novel HIV therapy and gaining buy-in from cross-functional leaders.
• Collaborate with internal partners to drive launch alignment and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support launch and strategic initiatives for ISL-LEN, a novel HIV treatment.
• Lead launch planning across functions, including governance standards, coordinating cross-functional planning teams, and ensuring launch timelines are developed, monitored, and on time.
• Collaborate with Global ISL/LEN Commercial team and Alliance partner to align US strategy with Global Commercial Strategy and joint commercialization.
• Drive Strategic Brand Communications, coordinating with US HIV Treatment team, GCSO, Public Affairs and Alliance partner.
• Partner with brand leadership to generate brand analytics and therapeutic insights (market size, product profile, differentiation, competitive environment, market share trends, lifecycle planning) to inform strategic brand direction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines governing commercial and scientific interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, advocacy and other business partners.

Competencies And Expertise Required

• Minimum of 5 years of brand development and marketing experience
• Experience with products within a portfolio is a plus
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy
• Ability to translate market research findings into actionable insights and tactical plans
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams; work with commercial management, medical affairs, compliance, market research and others
• Ability to understand and communicate clinical data and high-level science
• Excellence in project management and managing multiple projects/priorities
• Ability to lead agencies and external partners on strategic and tactical projects
• Financial management skills, including expense budget planning and tracking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting to Senior Management
• Experience in pharmaceutical strategy and planning and/or pharmaceutical consulting

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with at least fourteen years of experience OR Master's Degree with twelve years of experience OR PhD with twelve years of experience

Preferred

• Experience in product launch and portfolio management
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements impacting marketing messaging and materials
• Prior experience with advertising, digital, or communications agencies is advantageous

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 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.

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

Equal Opportunity & Notice

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and fosters an inclusive work environment with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-job-related characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact (see below)

Our environment respects individual differences and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct, and we promote and support diversity of thought and opinion.

For current Gilead employees and contractors, please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.