# Associate Director, HIV Prevention Community Engagement & Advocacy, U.S. Public Affairs

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1d184926-5a26-48bf-9348-f87e83810396

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 182070 – 235620 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads HIV prevention advocacy strategy and community engagement for Gilead, building relationships with advocacy organizations, translating community needs into internal strategy, and ensuring patient-informed decision-making across the company. It suits experienced public health advocates, HIV community leaders, or corporate public affairs professionals ready to operate within a large organization and champion health equity initiatives.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Budget Management, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement

## Required

- 10+ years in HIV community engagement, advocacy, public affairs, communications, government affairs, medical affairs or marketing
- Deep knowledge of U.S. healthcare, policy and market access landscape for HIV prevention
- Proven track record building trusted relationships with HIV advocacy and community stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in matrixed organizations and drive cross-functional alignment
- Experience in issues management, corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic thinking with ability to translate community insights into actionable advocacy strategies
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership experience managing initiatives, external partners and multiple priorities
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory considerations for external engagement and advocacy
- Commitment to health equity and inclusive engagement in HIV prevention

## Nice to have

- Master's degree (alternative to 10+ years with bachelor's)
- Strong U.S. HIV-specific experience
- Experience leveraging qualitative and quantitative community insights to measure impact
- Familiarity with digital and emerging tools for advocacy and insight generation
- Willingness to travel approximately 30%

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Associate-Director--HIV-Prevention-Community-Engagement---Advocacy--US-Public-Affairs_R0053284-2