Director, Scientific Communications

Gilead Sciences

. Define, own, and proactively refresh an integrated publication strategy across assets, disease areas, and lifecycle stages .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $221,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated publication strategies across various assets and disease areas, with a strong focus on scientific integrity and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders while managing publication budgets and resource allocation.

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Publication Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipScientific Publication ComplianceStakeholder InfluenceBudget Planning and Resource Allocation

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Hard Skills

Scientific PublicationEvidence AssessmentPortfolio StrategyData DisclosurePublication Ethics GuidelinesGPP PrinciplesICMJE PrinciplesClinical Development KnowledgeMedical Affairs KnowledgeHematology/Oncology Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryCell TherapyReal-World EvidenceClinical Publications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, own, and proactively refresh an integrated publication strategy across assets, disease areas, and lifecycle stages
Own the scientific platform and ensure consistent, differentiated narratives across publications, congress disclosures, and related deliverables
Integrate asset positioning, evidence assessment, external insights, and the evolving treatment landscape into publication strategy
Identify evidence and communication gaps and partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Strategy, and other functions to address them
Lead portfolio strategy and sequencing for high-impact clinical, real-world, translational, and other scientific publications and data disclosures
Determine congress, encore, and downstream externalization approaches across the portfolio
Prioritize publication investment and vendor capacity across competing needs and make cross-asset trade-off recommendations
Decide which activities should be initiated, accelerated, combined, deferred, or discontinued within the approved strategy and budget
Prepare governance-ready recommendations explaining scientific rationale, options, implications, and risks
Serve as principal Publications adviser across Programme Teams, Global Brand Teams, evidence-generation forums, and senior governance bodies
Lead complex cross-functional discussions, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment and decisions without formal authority
Own portfolio publication budget planning, resource allocation, vendor strategy, capacity planning, and performance oversight
Ensure publication activities meet scientific, authorship, ethical, legal, compliance, and company standards, including GPP and ICMJE principles
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience with BS/BA
10+ years of experience with MS/MA
8+ years of experience with PhD/PharmD
8+ years of scientific or medical publications experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Significant hematology/oncology and/or cell therapy experience preferred
Ability to set publication priorities, resolve complex planning issues, and make sound recommendations with incomplete or evolving data
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders and external experts, facilitate discussion, and resolve differences without direct authority
Strong working knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, Intellectual Property, and other functions affected by Publications
Knowledge of relevant publication ethics guidelines, laws, industry standards, and corporate policies, including GPP and ICMJE principles
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to operate independently in a complex matrixed environment
Ability to travel up to 15%, including weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility may vary based on role
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Reasonable accommodation in the job application process