Holborn (currently remote)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS and emerging viruses, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation.

Reporting to the Associate Director in the UK & Ireland Government Affairs team, this role will provide support for the delivery of strategic government affairs programmes in HIV and Hepatitis C, as well as provide support for our external corporate engagement programme. The individual will need to quickly develop an understanding of a range of complex public policy issues and work with internal and external partners to ensure that Gilead is able to effectively inform policy debate, and enhance Gilead’s corporate reputation.

Essential duties include:

• Policy Development & Advocacy
• Strategy & Internal Alignment
• Environmental Monitoring & Analysis

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sectors; or understanding of healthcare policy and government affairs from time in agency, parliament, government or the charity sector.
• Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate policy, scientific and economic topics
• Well-developed understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical policy environment
• Ability to manage relationships with a high number of internal and external stakeholders
• Sound business judgment and analytical skills, and strong team player
• Skilled at managing projects and working in a matrix environment
• Innovative approach and willingness to learn and adopt new ideas
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to ensure that all government affairs activities are fully compliant with all laws, regulations and the ABPI Code of Practice.