Job Description

At Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. we take pride in being recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer 2024. Click here to find out why Gilead Sciences Canada is a top employer!

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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.

Job Description

The Position

At Gilead you are a part of a rapidly growing science- driven organization, working together to revolutionize healthcare. We are energetic leaders and strategic entrepreneurs going above and beyond for patients, making the impossible a reality. We are passionate about improving lives and bringing urgently needed medicines to patients and you have the chance to be a part of this difference.

Gilead Sciences in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role in the capacity of Director, Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

As Director, Marketing - HIV Treatment you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the HIV strategic business plan, support the tactical execution and overall promotion/positioning for the HIV treatment franchise. You will lead the development of the HIV lifecycle plan and support the launch of new products/indications in the treatment category. You will provide strong leadership skills with an ability to set a vision, lead change, drive results, and manage direct reports and the cross-functional therapeutic team. This position reports into the Senior Director, Marketing/Sales, HIV/AIDS.

• Must have excellent management skills to lead a cross-functional therapeutic team and senior marketing professionals. Proficient in performance management, planning, prioritization, objective setting, recruitment and selection, meeting management and plan execution.
• Utilizes multiple sources of information (e.g. primary and secondary market research, advisory boards, competitive intelligence) to uncover insights relevant to the development of franchise strategy and tactical plans
• Contributes to the formation of franchise strategy for HIV/AIDS and the overall Brand Plan and Promotional Plan for Action (POA).
• Leads the development of tactical plans, messaging and communication strategy, and other customer initiatives aligned to the field sales POA
• Leads the execution of the field sales POA, including development of sales tools, coordination with sales training, execution of sales meetings, and driving for results
• Excellent communication skills, highly competent presenter, able to gain credibility, engender trust and influence all levels, strong partnering skills, bias for action and tangible results
• Organizational skill, including ability to follow assignments through to completion (bias towards execution).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines.
• Must have strong executive presence with ability to command respect through exercise of sound business judgment and clear decision-making.
• Must have demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities.
• Must be able to successfully perform complex budget management with an understanding of revenue forecasting.
• Successfully develop external relationships leading to brand advocacy.
• Direct-to-Patient Track record of successful pharma/biotech patient/community marketing with an understanding of expense budget planning and tracking is expected.
• e-Marketing and ability to translate brand objectives into e-tactical plan.
• In-depth understanding of digital media.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related fields is required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical product life cycle management in a variety of therapeutic areas preferred.
• Prior people management experience strongly preferred.
• Direct-to-Patient - A minimum of 3 years in product marketing or advertising focused on consumers or patients are required.
• An MBA degree or equivalent is preferred.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

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