Assoc Director, Public Affairs
Core
Associate Director leading integrated public affairs, communications, and stakeholder engagement for Gilead Sciences in Canada, with a specific focus on HIV treatment and prevention.
Role type
Senior IC public affairs director (healthcare/pharma)
Builds
Integrated communications programs, patient advocacy initiatives, and policy advocacy strategies for HIV therapies
Domain
Healthcare / Biopharmaceuticals / Public Policy
Required skills
Public affairs strategy, stakeholder engagement (patient orgs/advocacy), media relations, issues management, campaign leadership, policy analysis, cross-functional collaboration, project management
Preferred skills
Experience in HIV landscape, knowledge of Canadian healthcare policy, product launch support
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead development of integrated public affairs and communications programs; Build strategic relationships with patient organizations and healthcare stakeholders; Manage media relations and issues; Partner with Government Affairs to advance policy; Drive alignment across Medical, Market Access, and Commercial teams; Ensure compliance with Canadian regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC