Communications Director – Gilead Team System Office

Communications Director - Gilead Team System Office
 

Responsibilities

Reporting to Gilead Team System (G.Ecosystem) Head, GEO Office, this high caliber individual will:

• Create Asset/Program specific communication materials in consultation with the Program Team Leader / team including development of key messaging (e.g., newsblasts, on-the-spot key updates). Maintain consistentcy in content branding
• Drive a multi-channel communications strategy for G.Ecosystem and maintain brand integrity across all portals and sites (Sharepoint) with internally consistent links
• Integrate the inputs from project managers and ensure that the systems team does the build accurately
• Assist in content creation across all forms of media, including digital campaigns, web, case studies, video and more
• Attend G.Ecosystem engagements and organize events across Gilead communities
• Conducting quality control on all communications
• Manage communications staff
• Proactively engage with Gilead L&D community members and influencers
• Track engagement across various platforms and support evidence generation
• Support overall organizational goals and ad hoc projects related to G.Ecosystem and Dept.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans on initiatives including project tasks, and timelines

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, marketing or a related discipline & 12+ years experience OR
• Masters degree in journalism, communications, English, marketing or a related discipline & 10+ years experience
• 6+ years of demonstrated proficiency in communications, marketing or public relations experience.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including examples of high-level written work
• Ability to synthesize complex situations and illustrate conceptual paths
• Must be proficient in ability to craft stories with minimal guidance
• Experience managing digital content and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of content management systems, and digital graphics production.
• Familiarity with creating in Poppulo, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign) etc.
• Understanding of copywriting, graphic design, layout, and publishing
• Ability to multi-task and independently lead multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership track record, high EQ, ability to listen, and adapts to the dynamics of the situation

• Quick learner – applies 80/20 rule and is self-directing
• Drives forward in the face of ambiguity

Preferred Experience / Skills

We’re seeking a strategic communication leader with:

• Knowledge or experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated
• Highly adept at influencing upward and downward without direct reporting relationship