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Sr Manager, Scientific Communications

Gilead.com
Parsippany, NJ
Job Description

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

Senior Manager Scientific Publications responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain and execute the Global Publication Plan for Gilead in collaboration with Clinical Research, Commercial, DevOps, HEOR, and Medical Affairs.
  • Lead global publication team meetings and facilitate decision-making on publication strategy, in collaboration with TA Global Publication Director
  • Recommend author decisions based on experience and knowledge of publication landscape (e.g., selection of appropriate journals and congresses)
  • Utilize a companywide system for planning and execution of company-produced publications, and provide real-time publication-related reports and metrics
  • Oversee publication development and timely execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts per Good Publications Practices (GPP)
  • Manage day-to-day external publication agency to ensure publications tactics are on budget and timelines. Support the TA regarding publication program status by providing proactive communication of overall status with a cross-functional team, investigators, and alliance partners to ensure the needs of the regions and key countries
  • Collaborate effectively to support TA in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
  • Collaborate effectively with publication leads in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
  • Communicate publication metric report updates as directed by the Therapeutic Area
  • Support the development of medical and scientific lexicons as needed in close collaboration with cross-functional colleagues
  • Support team in the procurement process for the TA, which may include evaluation of prospective vendors and initiating new SOW
  • Ensure compliance with Gilead publication policy and external publication guidelines
  • Keep up to date on the external environment concerning publishing. Compliance with all external codes and ethical standards in medical publishing
  • Contribute to the development of the publications group, sharing best practices
  • Strong computer and database skills (Datavision knowledge a plus)

Additional Responsibilities Include The Following:

  • Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies (e.g., ISMPP)
  • Attend key scientific congresses and meetings for the TA to ensure the accurate and appropriate presentation of Gilead scientific evidence
  • Travel as required (up to 20%)

Educational Requirements

  • Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD or MD) in the health sciences or communication field with 5-8
  • Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences or communication field with 8-10 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency
  • Broad understanding of drug development process
  • Demonstrated budget and resource management skills in a global organization
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, investigators, journal editors, and professional bodies
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple complex stakeholders and projects within budget and timelines
  • Therapeutic area experience preferred
  • CMPP certification preferred
  • Clear understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, Sunshine Act/Pharma Code of Conduct, ICMJE, GPP3, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and organizational, time management, and project management/planning skills
  • Experience leading critical functional or cross-functional initiatives

The Salary Range For This Position Is:

Bay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00.

Other US Locations: $153,935.00 - $199,210.00.

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:

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

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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.

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Posted 2025-08-06

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