Senior Director, Internal & Employee Communications

Senior Director, Internal & Employee Communications

Job Description

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

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic communications leader to serve as Senior Director, Internal & Employee Communications. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and executing an integrated employee communications strategy that advances Gilead’s enterprise priorities, strengthens employee engagement, and connects employees to the company’s mission, strategy, values, culture, and business priorities. The role will ensure employees receive clear, timely, relevant, and engaging communications that connect business priorities to the employee experience and build understanding, trust, alignment, and connection across the organization. .

This role will partner across Communications, Legal, Public Affairs, and business functions to develop clear, consistent messaging that supports key organizational initiatives and business objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong communications expertise, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple communications programs in a complex, matrixed environment.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Employee Engagement, this role will work collaboratively across teams to ensure communications are aligned, effective, and delivered through the appropriate channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement communications plans that support enterprise priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement.

• Create clear, compelling communications materials including business updates, presentations, talking points, leader communications, FAQs, and