Director, Value & Access

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 our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Director of Global Value & Access, at Gilead you will ...

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Director, GV&A (Global Value & Access) HIV Treatment, our Director of GV&A Strategy for HIV Treatment will:

• Lead the development and implementation of GV&A strategies, launch plans and lifecycle management to optimise access, reimbursement and uptake of Gilead’s HIV Treatment portfolio in core markets (G9: US, EU4, UK, Canada, China & Japan).

• Partner closely with Global Strategic Marketing (GSM), Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and other functions to help define and co-develop the global brand strategy, leading market access and pricing input to cross functional and cross-geography teams.

• Work closely with key affiliates (US, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, UK, Japan & China) and regional execution leads to ensure optimal market access launch planning and execution aligned to global brand strategy and launch excellence activities.

• Lead relevant payer, pricing & access and competitive research to understand value perception, landscape, evolving trends, value drivers and test value messages.

• Define evidence needs to support price & access across priority markets for in-line products and upcoming HIV Treatment launches, develop integrated evidence generation strategies, payer materials and negotiation support needed for successful launch and ongoing execution

• Build V&A stakeholder engagement priorities and plans across key markets, consistent engagement timelines and messaging, developing key interaction objectives and tools to support communication with external stakeholders and monitor stakeholder engagement activities

• Partner closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, global and local commercial counterparts to ensure V&A input are incorporated into clinical development and commercial strateg

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with 12 + years’ experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in market access-related activities OR MS/MA degree with 10 + years’ experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in market access-related activities OR PhD with 8 + years’ experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in market access-related activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We’re seeking a strategic, influential leader with the following:

• HIV disease area experience and market knowledge an advantage

• Strong understanding of global/USA payer environment, including coverage and reimbursement, pricing and contracting, formulary management, HTA and payment policy

• Global experience preferred but not essential

• Strong understanding of strategic pricing, contracting and negotiation. Experience in pricing strategy and policy development

• Experience developing V&A strategies, including developing Market Access value messages, integrated evidence planning and creating tools to support implementation in key markets

• Experience with market access launch planning and execution

• Demonstrated ability to lead a Market Access Strategy working in a cross-functional team in a matrix environment

• Proven ability to lead and influence across functions and levels as well as lead cross-functional teams; skilled facilitator, negotiator and counselor 

People Leader Accountabilities:

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and

realize their purpose.

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding

them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

For jobs in the United States:

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the  legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
 

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.