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.
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Job Description
Associate Director (m/f/d), Government Affairs Germany (Berlin)
Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, cell therapies (CAR T), oncology and liver diseases.
For more than 35 years, Gilead has been a leading innovator in the field of HIV, driving advances in treatment, prevention and cure research. Our advances in
medical research
have helped to transform HIV into a treatable, preventable, chronic condition for millions of people. Gilead is committed to continued scientific innovation to provide solutions for the evolving needs of people affected by HIV around the world. Through
partnerships
, collaborations and charitable giving, the company also aims to improve education, expand
access
and address barriers to care, with the goal of ending the HIV epidemic for everyone, everywhere. Gilead was
recognized
as one of the leading philanthropic funders of HIV-related programs in a report released by Funders Concerned About AIDS.
EMEA and Germany Government Affairs
The German Government Affairs Team aims to act as a critical link, connecting governments with Gilead Sciences and connecting Gilead with policymakers’ needs and expectations. We strive to be a thought-leading function valued for its analysis, insight and ability to translate our knowledge into meaningful action for the benefit of the patients. Our goal is to develop long term partnerships with policymakers, to position Gilead as a preferred partner and contribute to maintaining a coherent and consistent voice as part of our strategy for engaging with governments.
Our vision of success is to foster an environment where governments’ value, reward and support access to Gilead’s innovation to address the unmet needs of patients.

The Role

• Promote a positive presence for Gilead amongst key stakeholders focused on the federal Government, the Parliament and relevant institutional bodies, for the purpose of shaping the policy environment relevant for medical innovations, especially HIV therapies.
• Position Gilead as a partner and thought leader with governments and enhance and support timely access to innovative medicines. This strategy should be aligned with the Gilead GA European strategy.
• Work collaboratively with other members of government affairs as well as other Gilead departments to ensure strategic alignment and well-informed decision-making. Help Gilead identify opportunities to work with the government to advance its mission.
• Monitor the country’s policy environment with the objective of providing management with sophisticated information and insights on dealing with developments in the business environment.
• Recruit and supervise consultants who will support the delivery of our activities. Manage these relationships to ensure effective delivery of projects to time and budget.
• Develop and execute strategic annual plan of activities including political events (e.g. Gilead-owned, sponsored and cooperations)
• Work as part of the Gilead Germany Government Affairs Team and other functions (Business Unit, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs and Legal Affairs) to ensure appropriate alignment of German activities to the regional strategy, contribute to the team thinking and initiatives; collaborate and share best practice.
• Work with academics, think tanks and other though leaders and form alliances on Gilead´s relevant innovation topics while respecting the sustainability of the healthcare system.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Typically requires a BSc or BA degree and with significant prior experience in government, government affairs, market access, public affairs or policy role.
• Must have advanced skills, depth and expertise in government affairs as well as advanced business judgment and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the field of HIV and Liver therapies would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Strong relationships with government officials, policy-makers and agencies. Track record of interacting with external stakeholder groups to advance policy goals.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, pricing and reimbursement and key policies relevant to secure access and uptake of highly innovative medicines.
• A demonstrable track record of developing and executing successful campaigns as part of a cross functional team in a matrix organization.
• Self-starter with can-do attitude who can operate independently in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute on agreed strategies.
• Strong executive presence with ability to communicate with senior officials externally and senior executives internally.
• Sound business judgment and analytical skills, and strong team player.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills in German and English.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Gilead” or the “Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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• Promote a positive presence for Gilead amongst key stakeholders focused on the federal Government, the Parliament and relevant institutional bodies, for the purpose of shaping the policy environment relevant for medical innovations, especially HIV therapies.
• Position Gilead as a partner and thought leader with governments and enhance and support timely access to innovative medicines. This strategy should be aligned with the Gilead GA European strategy.
• Work collaboratively with other members of government affairs as well as other Gilead departments to ensure strategic alignment and well-informed decision-making. Help Gilead identify opportunities to work with the government to advance its mission.
• Monitor the country’s policy environment with the objective of providing management with sophisticated information and insights on dealing with developments in the business environment.
• Recruit and supervise consultants who will support the delivery of our activities. Manage these relationships to ensure effective delivery of projects to time and budget.
• Develop and execute strategic annual plan of activities including political events (e.g. Gilead-owned, sponsored and cooperations)
• Work as part of the Gilead Germany Government Affairs Team and other functions (Business Unit, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs and Legal Affairs) to ensure appropriate alignment of German activities to the regional strategy, contribute to the team thinking and initiatives; collaborate and share best practice.
• Work with academics, think tanks and other though leaders and form alliances on Gilead´s relevant innovation topics while respecting the sustainability of the healthcare system