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Job Description
 

Position Overview

The Executive Director, Global Commercial Product Strategy for Lenacapavir for Prevention is responsible for shaping and leading the global commercial vision, strategy, and execution for one of Gilead’s most important long-acting‑ HIV prevention portfolio. This leader will oversee global commercial launch of lenacapavir for HIV prevention and guide early commercial planning for future lenacapavir prevention assets in the pipeline. The role drives cross functional‑ alignment, regional partnership, market development, and launch excellence to enable sustained global growth.

This position requires a strategic, collaborative leader with deep global commercial expertise, strong cross‑functional leadership capabilities, and a passion for advancing HIV prevention worldwide.

Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Strategy & Leadership

Lead a cross-geography commercialization strategy and execution team to define and deliver the global commercial vision, ‑long range‑ strategy, and integrated annual plans for the lenacapavir prevention portfolio.

Serve as Commercialization Team Leader, enabling decision making‑ across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Value & Access, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, and Insights partners.

Lead the development of the Indication Strategic Plan (ISP) and Global Plan of Action (GPOA), ensuring clear linkage to regional and country HIV prevention plans.

Leadership & People Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high performing global team, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and innovation‑.

Manage and shape external partnerships, agency relationships, and global marketing investments.

Regional & Cross‑Functional Partnership

Build strong and trusted partnerships with Gilead’s priority (G9) and emerging markets to ensure global strategies are actionable, scalable, and tailored to local needs.

Collaborate closely with Value & Access to shape pricing, access, and reimbursement strategies across diverse healthcare, prevention, and policy environments.

Support global guidelines, policy, and ecosystem shaping efforts to expand access to long-acting‑ HIV prevention.

Global Market Development & Insights

Integrate global market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer needs into commercial, clinical, access, and evidence generation strategies‑.

Identify and translate market, customer, and ecosystem insights into clear business opportunities, strategic priorities, and global commercial plans.

Brand, Campaign, and Launch Excellence

Lead global launch readiness and market preparation for the ex‑US rollout of lenacapavir for Prevention, ensuring coordinated preparation across regions.

Oversee early commercial planning and readiness activities for future lenacapavir prevention assets as they advance through development.

Drive global brand positioning, messaging, and multichannel campaign development to ensure clear differentiation and strong early market‑ establishment.

Evidence, Lifecycle & Portfolio Strategy

Provide commercial leadership into clinical development, lifecycle planning, evidence generation, and publication strategy to support future label, payer, and customer needs.

Contribute to long‑range planning, scenario planning, asset valuation, and enterprise strategy discussions.

Executive Reporting & Enterprise Contribution

Develop executive level‑ materials for Earnings Calls, LE guidance, long range‑ plan (LRP), governance forums, and strategic reviews.

Represent Global Commercial Strategy in enterprise initiatives related to HIV, prevention, long-acting platforms, and access expansion.

 

QualificationsRequired

15+ years of biopharmaceutical commercial experience, including extensive global or regional strategy leadership.

Proven experience leading cross functional teams and influencing‑ senior executive levels.

Experience working within or across multiple key markets

Demonstrated success in global launch planning, market development, or brand strategy for specialty or prevention focused‑ therapeutics.

Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management‑ capabilities.

Preferred

HIV, infectious disease, or prevention ecosystem experience.

Consumer/Direct to Consumer experience.

Prior responsibility for evidence strategy, lifecycle planning, or shaping policy/market access environments.

Competencies

Strategic agility and enterprise mindset

Cross functional‑ influence and decision leadership

Customer, market, and policy insight orientation

Inclusive people leadership and talent development

Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across complex global environments

 

The salary range for this position is: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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*.

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https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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