Associate Director, Market Access

Responsibilities

• Lead market access strategic initiatives, including one-year commercial plans, brand POA, and competitive assessments.
• Develop and execute managed markets marketing tactics and resources for National Accounts and Key Accounts teams.
• Manage the Promotion Review Committee (PRC) process to ensure all marketing materials are cleared for promotional use and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Direct tactical plan development, including brand-specific programs and direct-to-patient initiatives.
• Leverage market research and analytics to optimize marketing tactics and direct brand strategies.
• Manage vendors, budgets, and PRC submittals for all product-specific market access tactics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate brand messaging across online communications and eMarketing channels.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key advocacy groups and regional organizations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and their impact on marketing materials.
• Proven expertise in implementing pharmaceutical communication plans, including publications and medical education activities.
• Strong track record of developing external relationships and driving brand advocacy.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech patient or community marketing and budget management.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and/or direct reports.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Sophisticated negotiation, influencing, and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design for opinion leader programs.
• Ability to run advisory boards in conjunction with medical departments.
• Proficiency in using ROI measures to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

About the Company

Gilead is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that has spent more than 35 years tackling major diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Our mission is to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure global access to life-changing scientific innovations.