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.

Business Unit Director (m/f/d) Virology - HIV & Liver

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.
The Virology Business Unit Director (BUD) role has accountability for the strategy, planning and implementation of all commercial activities across the HIV & Liver Disease portfolio. The BUD manages a team of Marketing and Sales professionals and leads the cross-functional team to deliver the commercial objectives.
The BUD reports to the General Manager directly and is a member of the leadership team.
Essential Functions
Lead the cross-functional team to exceed the agreed commercial objectives
Accountable for the development and execution of the commercial strategy and tactical plans for the HIV & Liver Diseases portfolio throughout the lifecycle
Deliver operational excellence in marketing & sales efforts and business/forecast planning
Establish productive working relationships with opinion leaders and other key stakeholders to be recognized as a preferred partner in improving quality of care for HIV & Liver Diseases
Partner with internal cross-functions: Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Legal/BC, and Finance to ensure the success of the portfolio
Be a role model for the Gilead core values of excellence, integrity, accountability, inclusion and teamwork, as well as the Leadership Commitments
Coach and develops direct reports and cross-functional teams to achieve sustained growth and success
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate should possess the following key competencies and experience:
Pharmaceutical industry experience with 10+ years expertise in sales & marketing, strategy and operations
Substantial people leadership experience with 5+ years experience in managing and leading sizeable sales and/or marketing teams
Demonstrated track record of success, as demonstrated by successful product launches and sustained performance in a competitive market
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing multi-channel business plans, including leading digital marketing initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing budgets to meet financial targets and an understanding of revenue forecasting, expense budget planning and tracking
Excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities
Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills, internally and externally
Knowledge of the Swiss pharmaceutical and healthcare market, and experience and knowledge of the reimbursement system preferred
Good communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior executives
Fluency in English and German and/or French is strongly preferred
International Experience with 2+ years working in a Global or Regional role/projects is a plus
Past experience in the HIV and/or Liver Disease space is strongly preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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