About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people. For over 35 years, Gilead has pioneered therapies in critical areas such as HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, oncology, inflammatory diseases, and respiratory conditions. With a relentless focus on innovation, Gilead develops breakthrough medicines that address unmet medical needs, ensuring global access to life-changing treatments. The company's portfolio includes blockbuster HIV therapies like Biktarvy and Descovy, alongside advancing oncology solutions and novel anti-inflammatories. Gilead's mission drives collaboration across discovery, development, and delivery, making it a powerhouse in biopharma with a global reach impacting millions of lives.

Role Overview

The Senior Director, Global Value & Access Pipeline Strategy – HIV Treatment, is a pivotal leadership role within Gilead's Global Value & Access team. Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Value & Access HIV, this position shapes early-stage strategies for HIV treatment assets in the pipeline. You will champion value maximization, reimbursement optimization, and market access across key regions including the US, EU4, UK, Canada, China, and Japan. By partnering with Global Strategic Marketing, clinical leaders, and cross-functional teams, you will influence enterprise decisions to drive product potential. This role demands strategic vision, payer expertise, and the ability to integrate market insights into global commercialization efforts, positioning Gilead at the forefront of HIV innovation.

Key Responsibilities

In this high-impact position, you will lead the charge on several core functions:

• Develop comprehensive Global Value & Access (V&A) strategies, payer value stories, and stakeholder engagement plans for the HIV treatment pipeline to optimize access, reimbursement, and uptake in core markets.
• Represent payer and HTA perspectives in G.Ecosystem teams, ensuring evidence requirements are embedded in global strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Program Strategy Leaders (PSLs), Global Development Leaders (GDLs), and Commercialization Team Leaders (CTLs) to inform commercial assessments, clinical plans, and integrated evidence generation.
• Partner with Global HEOR, Pricing & Analytics, and other functions like Global Strategic Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs to deliver unified pipeline strategies.
• Conduct payer, pricing, access, and competitive research to identify value drivers, trends, and innovative access models.

Strategic Influence

Your influence will extend to governance forums, where V&A insights shape high-stakes decisions, ensuring HIV pipeline assets achieve maximum global impact.

Qualifications & Requirements

Gilead seeks a strategic leader with deep biopharma experience:

• Basic: 14+ years with BS/BA or 12+ years with MS/MA/MBA in relevant fields.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in life sciences, health policy, or MD; biotech/pharma market access background; global/regional launch experience (US managed care advantage); HIV knowledge beneficial.
• Expertise in payer landscapes, HTA processes, pricing/reimbursement, contracting, and policy.
• Proven matrix leadership, influencing cross-functionally at senior levels.

Essential Competencies

Success requires analytical prowess, commercial acumen, and relationship-building skills to navigate complex global markets.

Benefits & Perks

Gilead offers a premium compensation package tailored for top talent:

• Competitive base salary estimated at $320,000-$380,000, plus bonuses and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) with generous matching, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible PTO, hybrid work options, and family leave benefits.
• Tuition assistance, leadership training, and employee stock purchase plans.

Career Growth

At Gilead, career trajectories soar through structured development paths. As a People Leader, you'll mentor teams, evolve culture, and access global mobility opportunities. High-performers advance to VP roles in Value & Access or broader commercial leadership, with exposure to HIV, oncology, and inflammation pipelines fueling rapid progression in a mission-driven environment.

Why Join Gilead

Joining Gilead means contributing to transformative therapies in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Foster City's state-of-the-art campus fosters innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. Be part of a culture where bold ambitions meet real-world impact—empowering patients globally while advancing your leadership in biopharma. Gilead's commitment to inclusion ensures every voice drives change.

Role FAQs

What experience is required?

12-14+ years in biopharma, with market access focus; HIV experience preferred.

Is relocation support available?

Gilead offers competitive relocation packages for qualified candidates.

What markets does this role cover?

Core focus: US, EU4, UK, Canada, China, Japan.

Is hybrid work possible?

Yes, flexible arrangements support collaboration and productivity.

This role positions you at the intersection of strategy, access, and innovation—apply to shape the future of HIV treatment at Gilead Sciences.