Director, Corporate Storytelling and Editorial Strategy

Responsibilities

• Shape Gilead’s enterprise editorial strategy and storytelling approach to translate complex science and innovation into compelling corporate narratives.
• Lead editorial planning, story development, and content programming across the Content Lab.
• Translate the brand platform and enterprise narrative into integrated storytelling programs across long-form, social, video, and executive communications.
• Establish and maintain a distinctive, consistent corporate voice and high editorial standards across all channels.
• Develop repeatable workflows for efficient content creation, adaptation, distribution, and performance measurement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Social Media, and Internal Communications.
• Apply audience insights and reputation intelligence to inform editorial priorities and optimize content for AI-driven search environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, OR Master's degree with 10+ years of experience, OR PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• Proven background in editorial strategy, journalism, content strategy, or corporate storytelling.
• Experience leading enterprise-level storytelling and editorial programs within healthcare, biopharma, technology, or other large, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate scientific, technical, or policy-driven topics into accessible and engaging narratives.
• Experience building integrated storytelling programs, editorial calendars, and multi-channel content strategies.
• Strong understanding of digital storytelling formats, including video, social-first content, and executive thought leadership.
• Familiarity with audience analytics, modern content operations, and AI-influenced content discovery trends.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.

About the Company

Gilead is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that has tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer for more than 35 years. We work relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and ensure global access to life-changing scientific innovations.