Associate Director, Public Affairs, South Korea

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Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

THE POSITION

The role, Associate Director, Public Affairs, is a leadership role that will require good understanding of business needs and be responsible for planning, developing and execution of communication initiatives in South Korea, ranging from reputation & issues management, media relations, patient advocacy to therapeutic communications.

The position will report directly to the Senior Director, Public Affairs, Asia 5.

The candidate will be a regular member of the South Korea Leadership Team and will be required to work with cross functions, leaders from regional and global teams.

Job Duties

Corporate Reputation

• Develop a 360-degree communication strategy to tell the story of our science, access & health equity, people & culture, and Gilead’s long-term commitment to South Korea
• Responsible for developing & managing the corporate website and other corporate materials in South Korea
• Monitor and mitigate potential issues that may damage our reputation

Media Relations

• Oversee media relation strategy including mapping and building relationships with key media, opinion leaders, assessing opportunities and relevant influencers such as HCPs, health agencies, PAGs
• Prepare Gilead spokesperson for interviews & public speaking opportunities
• Serve as Gilead press office in South Korea, with agency support

Patient Advocacy

• Responsible for mapping, tracking and engaging patient advocacy groups, NGOs and community groups for the appropriate sponsorship & partnership opportunities
• Develop the grant & donation strategy to enhance our advocacy work, image & reputation
• Responsible for overseeing the Gilead grant portal in South Korea

Therapeutic Communications

• Partner with Business Unit to develop local Public Affairs plans that show our leadership and commitment in HIV, liver health and oncology
• Advise GM and work closely with commercial and cross-functional teams on areas where Public Affairs can have the greatest impact on stakeholder engagement outcomes

Internal Communications

• Support leadership team to showcase priorities and achievement in South Korea
• Partner with HR and local employee resource groups for employee engagement initiatives
• Work closely with PA team in Asia 5 and Foster City to ensure successful rollout of corporate/ regional campaign

Skills

• At least 10 years solid experience in public affairs, public relations, corporate affairs in a corporation, media or public relations agency (*Candidate who has more senior experience and years of work may be considered Director level)
• Excellent presentation and writing skills, in both English and Korean
• Experienced in working with NGOs, patient advocates and groups will be an advantage
• Ability to build strong relationships, even with senior executives
• Inclusive, and be able to collaborate cross-functionally
• Sound business understanding and judgement
• Commitment to high ethical standards
• Independent, comfortable working in fast-paced, unpredictable environment

GILEAD CORE VALUES

• Integrity (always doing the right thing)
• Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
• Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
• Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
• Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors

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